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Shop Time w/T.W. Friends. Torque wrench on spark plugs, we need answers so cast your vote now

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by six5crèéd, Jun 5, 2020.

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Do you use a torque wrench on spark plugs?

  1. Always

    33.3%
  2. Never have

    51.3%
  3. 1-2 uggha duggha's should do it

    7.7%
  4. What is a torque wrench?

    20.5%
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