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Had to choose between a new torque wrench or a used scan tool for my work truck
My old torque wrench was off by a good bit, and my cheap code reader couldn't talk to the newer rigs. I had about $400 saved up. I went with the new torque wrench, a 1/2-inch drive model from GearWrench, because I figured proper bolt tension is more basic and critical. It's been solid for head gasket jobs, but now I'm stuck when a 2020 Freightliner rolls in with a weird code. Anyone have a decent budget scan tool they'd suggest for under $300?
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avery_flores2d ago
I used to always pick the scan tool first, but a snapped bolt on a wheel hub taught me a hard lesson. Your torque wrench call was smart. For a cheap scanner, check out the Autel AL319, it's basic but reads most stuff on those newer trucks.
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julia_carter612d ago
Snapped a caliper bolt once, same lesson.
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