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Torque importance is a real thing

Proper bolt torque applied with a torque wrench for any given automotive repair is the best way to assure your completed project will last as long as possible.  When a do-it-yourself mechanic tackles an auto repair job, in most cases, they will have no choice, but to tighten down the bolts to what they believe is tight enough.  Without a torque wrench, bolt torque chart and a tightening pattern what else can you do except give it a good twist. This is the No. 1 error made by most DIY car mechanics. Shop Now Every bolt has a torque spec, and some of these are very critical. An example of this is when you replace a water pump assembly. The individual retaining bolts will more than likely have at least one torque spec, but maybe even multiple or different ones per bolt. Example, a water pump that bolts to a timing cover will have long and short bolts. The long bolts that go into the engine block will have a different torque values then the short ones that thr...