A little while ago I had one of those immensely annoying – and unwinnable – arguments in an online forum with a guy I’d never met. You’d think the touchy topic was the wisdom of wearing a face mask (I ...

Editor’s Note, 10/31/25: For this latest update, we added three new tools. The Craftsman 1/2-Inch Drive Torque Wrench is long and ideal for torquing larger bolts and fasteners. The Precision ...

The torque wrench is one of the most important tools for equipment maintenance and reliability when securing critical parts to exact tolerances with zero margin for ...

A torque wrench (pronounced "tork") is one of the essential tools you need before starting an engine rebuild, and helps determine when the appropriate amount of force has been applied to a fastener ...

Most features of vehicles have horsepower and torque added to their description to inform buyers about the engine’s power. However, you might be oblivious to the difference between horsepower and ...

Horsepower and torque are the primary measurements of a drivetrain's power. Horsepower, for whatever reason, gets the notoriety and establishes the bragging rights. Yes, more horses mean more power, ...

When it comes to engine (and really, overall vehicle) power, the most commonly referenced values are horsepower and torque. Mainly horsepower, which some enthusiasts are always looking for ways to ...

A torque wrench is one of the most important tools if you have to do serious automotive work. You can't just disassemble your vehicle's front suspension, swap out the wheels or pull a cylinder head ...

We recently published a piece on torque where we looked at how torque in the bike industry compares to others. This second instalment in our deep dive into torque sees a discussion on torque and ...

Nathaniel is an experienced automotive writer with more than 10 years of automotive writing under his belt. From model reviews to industry politics to new innovations and development, he covers a wide ...