Is it ok to use a 1/2" drive torque wrench with a 3/8" adapter 5 spark plug changes?

Glowin · 11-24-2011, 02:36 PM

Hi all, was thinking of switching my own spark plugs, and noticed the spark plug sockets you can buy are all 3/8" drive. My torque wrench that I use for changing my wheels is 1/2" drive.

Would using a 1/2" -> 3/8" drive adapter on the torque wrench mess up any settings when using it to tighten the spark plugs, or it would work fine?

335okc · 11-24-2011, 02:50 PM

should be fine. one of the time where size dont matter lol

MilehighM3 · 11-24-2011, 03:43 PM

It's a little bulky. Will work fine, a long as you don't torque the plugs the same as your lug bolts lol

11-24-2011, 02:36 PM	#1
Glowin Captain 73 Rep 978 Posts Drives: X3 35 & 335i now - M2/M4 next? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Is it ok to use a 1/2" drive torque wrench with a 3/8" adapter 5 spark plug changes? Hi all, was thinking of switching my own spark plugs, and noticed the spark plug sockets you can buy are all 3/8" drive. My torque wrench that I use for changing my wheels is 1/2" drive. Would using a 1/2" -> 3/8" drive adapter on the torque wrench mess up any settings when using it to tighten the spark plugs, or it would work fine?
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11-24-2011, 02:50 PM	#2
335okc Captain 42 Rep 659 Posts Drives: e90 335 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: okc iTrader: (0)	should be fine. one of the time where size dont matter lol
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11-24-2011, 03:43 PM	#3
MilehighM3 Brigadier General 915 Rep 3,456 Posts Drives: Harrop E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (14) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [6.50]	It's a little bulky. Will work fine, a long as you don't torque the plugs the same as your lug bolts lol
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