Torque wrench, 1/2" or 3/8" drive??

[Paddy_g46]

i dnt have a clue what the difference is and i dnt want ot buy both lol, which one do i need to buy to do general work on my clio?

 

[Rich]

Difference is one takes 1/2" sockets and one 3/8" ones. I use a 1/2' one as you can use the adapter to take the 3/8" when needed .

 

[tidyclio]

Yeah like the man said you can use either and get an adapter.
1/2 inch will normally torque to higher figures than 3/8 although the only reason on a Clio you would need a 1/2 inch is for front hub nuts most don't go that high though.

 

[tidyclio]

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[Paddy_g46]

should i buy the 1/2" and an adaptor?

 

[tidyclio]

Personally I would go for the 1/2 if anything the extra length may make pulling to high torques easier.

 

[Gary-Lew]

1/2 inch without a shadow of a doubt

 

[christurbo]

Get both - you sometimes need a smaller drive to get in confined spaces.