My very old torque wrench gave out. Any suggestion on which one to go with?
It's about time I check the spark plugs to see if they've loosen. And everyone tighten to 18-20 right?

 

I have a harbor freight torque wrench. The last I heard for spark plugs were 18 ft/lbs.

 

snap on

 

If you demand the best, Go with Snap-on if not i'd save the dough and get a craftsman one at Sears

 

rent one from autozone....$100 refundable deposit, doesn't cost you shit

 

^^ yes but are they calibrated and in spec? I'd rather not take the chance with critical components.

 

For the price I like the Sears 'click' torque wrenches. And I like the 'click' type because in awkward positions you don't have to worry about trying to read a dial.

The shop manual says 18 ft lbs for the plugs; I use 20 if I put anti-seize on the threads.

 

Snap on wrenches are just re-badged Presision Instrument wrenches. You can get better selection and price from them directly:

http://www.torqwrench.com/

I use the split beam type for my cars and the dial type for my bikes. They will also re-calibrate their wrenches for $50.

 

I have a Snap-On dial torque gauge for up to 50 lbs-ft which I use for my plugs, a click-type Snap-On for up to 85 lbs-ft and a 2.5-foot long Husky for wheel hubs and such that can go up to 300 lbs-ft. They all work great!

 

Mines a Jet. I believe it's 10-100ft/lbs.