# Torque wrench for spark plugs

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-wrench-for-spark-plugs/72217>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [May 2, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-wrench-for-spark-plugs/72217 "2012-05-02T21:20:01Z")\
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**Author:** ![CapriRacer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/capriracer/32/22_2.png) [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\
**Post date:** [May 3, 2012, 3:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/torque-wrench-for-spark-plugs/72217/22 "2012-05-03T15:06:24Z")

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I used a torque wrench on my spark plugs until I was confident I knew what it should feel like. After that, there was no need. I suspect others learned a different way, and don’t realize there are several ways to arrive at the proper destination.

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