3/8" vs. 1/2" Torque Wrench (all things equal)

[ryanjboutin]

Originally Posted by cas951

You have to consider what torque range you're going to need the most and go with that. For me I have 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch drives and I use the 1/2 inch drive the most.

This.

Although my 1/4" is in-lbs and I use it mostly for my firearms.

I've never used a torque wrench when changing an oil filter.