Torque Wrench Question

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Originally Posted by jpc763

All,

I am about to do my first Oil change on my 2001 S. I have a new filter, a new magnetic drain plug and an appropriate oil (purposefully not mentioning the brand or weight )

I have a torque wrench for my bicycle maintenance (high end bike and a very nice torque wrench) It is not the "click" kind. The wrench flexes and there is a gauge that shows how much torque you are putting on there.

Do you think this would be appropriate to put 19ft lbs of torque on the drain plug?

Here is the wrench:

Thanks in advance, John

My friend please take that wrench away from your Porsche. The aluminum putty used in these engines is extremely sensitive to torque. IF you can Only wrench on it when it is cold and has not been started that day, obviously oil change is hot. Spark plugs COLD only! Then go to say AutoZone and buy at a minimum their 3/8" in. lb. torque wrench. Then even before you use it on your engine find something tight, set the desired torque you wish to use, then on that test bolt or nut exercise the click on the wrench to be sure all internal parts of wrench are lubed and warm and you are confident in the release point before you use it on your baby. Your car will thank you! And you won't be calling Itsnotanova looking for a new pan!

PS Autozone and Oreilly will loan the tools