How important is it to torque bolts to specifications?

[kingofmy_h]

Soon I will be replacing the spark plugs, coils and possibly the vcg. i just want to know if it's truly that important. You think all repair shops do it? Thank you

 

[BigBalledOX]

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I would say it's pretty important to torque bolts to specification.

 

[LongIslandLSE]

dont go by repair shops because maybe 1 out of 5 do it, and yes it is important. you could put 87 octane in your car but would you want to. 99% of tire shops just use the air gun to put your wheels back on, they should be torqued as well.

 

[CrackerJack]

Lately I run 1 tank 87, 1 tank 92 / 93 just to save some cash. But I also have a case of octane boost laying around so it almost equals out.

I always am told to come back to get them torqued again, I do it myself with my friends torque wrench. 100 ft/lbs if I remember right...

 

[Quik LS]

do it. they are there for a reason - especially on suspension, engine, ...etc - basically anything that spins fast.

now the plugs and VCG don't spin - but on the VCG bolts - too loose and it will leak, too tight and you risk breaking a bolt off in the head ( = no fun).

it is truely amazing the math behind these numbers.

 

[Quik LS]

Lately I run 1 tank 87, 1 tank 92 / 93 just to save some cash. But I also have a case of octane boost laying around so it almost equals out.

I always am told to come back to get them torqued again, I do it myself with my friends torque wrench. 100 ft/lbs if I remember right...

well - here is a greatr article on octane boosters - http://www.europeancarweb.com/tech/0503ec_octane_boosters_tested/index.html

@ $0.15 a gallon cheaper = 18 gallons = savings of $2.70

one bottle of octane booster that is to treat 18 gallons = $11.99

...... glad you had it lying around.

 

[Eric0508]

Lately I run 1 tank 87, 1 tank 92 / 93 just to save some cash.

please rethink this!! You could be harming your engine and its not worth a few bucks.

15 gal x $3.00 (93 octane) = $45
15 gal x $2.75 (87 octane) = 41.25

the difference is only $3.75, and I hardly ever put in 15 gallons at once! It is ultimately your decision, but you've bought a nice car so why short it what it needs for 4 bucks a week?

 

[Eric0508]

ah, ya beat me to it

 

[Quik LS]

yep - great mind think alike.. and all that.... plus I'm 'Quik' yo

 

[pektel]

+1. But I always put in about 15 gallons every time. I get drive until the low fuel warning comes on, then fill up that day.

 

[Silver_LS]

+1. But I always put in about 15 gallons every time. I get drive until the low fuel warning comes on, then fill up that day.

Same here, because I can't stand that thing beeping every 10 minutes, or 10 miles.

 

[CrackerJack]

 

[Outkast]

Same here, because I can't stand that thing beeping every 10 minutes, or 10 miles.

if you hit "reset" it will stop beeping until you shut the key off.

 

[1LoudLS]

if you hit "reset" it will stop beeping until you shut the key off.

mine sure as hell doesn't, it keeps reminding you every 5 miniuts or so