This story appears in the June 29 print edition of Transport Topics. Old habits are hard to break, but engine parts that are tightened beyond specifications can be easy to break. For many engine ...

Every DIY mechanic should have a torque wrench at hand to prevent stripping and overtightening bolts. Many bolts used in the construction of cars and trucks are tightened to certain torque ...

When performing mechanical work on a vehicle, it’s crucial to know torque specifications. They refer to the unit of measurement for rotational force, or twisting, needed to properly fasten nuts and ...

A wall chart designed to identify the proper torque specifications for truck and trailer wheel ends is available from Webb Wheel Products. Recommended specifications are shown for 6-stud and 10-stud ...

General Motors’ next-generation 6.6-liter Duramax V-8 turbodiesel is said to make 445 horsepower at 2,800 rpm and 910 pound-feet of torque at only 1,600 rpm. That’s what GM’s own 2017 global ...

Setting its sights on the top once again, Ford will equip its 2015 Super Duty with an improved, more powerful, second-generation 6.7L Power Stroke V-8. Here’s the big news: This engine will propel ...

We put some questions on torque wrenches and working with torque to some of the industry's biggest tool manufacturers, here's what they had to say When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD is on the way, sporting new looks and more power. The all-new Silverado HD will still offer a standard gasoline V8 engine or an optional and familiar Duramax ...

The release of the 10th-generation Honda Civic Si is just around the corner. The automaker had hoped to keep the specs for the sport compact under wraps, but someone appears to have released its ...