Torque Wrench $29.99, Enduroshield $9.99 @ ALDI (Starts 6/10)

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Torque Wrench $29.99, Enduroshield $9.99 @ ALDI (Starts 6/10)

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nocure on 25/09/2018 - 17:05 aldi.com.au (5313 clicks)
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Torque Wrench ½" $29.99

12.7mm (½") torque wrench with automatic quick release

Includes 17, 19 and 21mm sockets and 125mm extension bar

Heavy duty case for safe storage

Working range: 28-210Nm (measuring tolerance)

Enduroshield Windscreen Treatment $9.99

EnduroShield® uses state-of-the-art nanotechnology to transform automotive glass into a high performance, ultra-long lasting rain repellent surface. This non-stick invisible coating turns the rainwater into beads, which are easily swept away, ensuring clearer vision in wet weather driving.

Automotive Torque Wrench

12 Oct 2018

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HighAndDry on 25/09/2018 - 17:17

+6

Bought the enduroshield in a past sale - can confirm it works pretty well after application, lasts at least a few months (3-4?) from memory. Not sure if it's worth the price/effort, but definitely effective.
- CaffeinatedTech on 25/09/2018 - 17:22
  
  Good for the glass shower screen you reckon?
  - HighAndDry on 25/09/2018 - 17:57
    
    +4
    
    No idea, I haven't tried - but no reason it shouldn't work. Heck it might last even longer since you don't use wipers on your shower screen.
  - R4 on 25/09/2018 - 18:19
    
    +2
    
    Yes, brilliant for a shower screen
    
    Spend a bit of time and do it right and you won't have to squeegee your shower screen for a good few months
    - jdr on 04/10/2018 - 23:43
      
      Excellent, I'm a bit tired of squeegeeing every time.
- Yamai on 25/09/2018 - 17:38
  
  Is it just denatured alcohol?
  - simulacrum on 25/09/2018 - 17:58
    
    +2
    
    Nope denatured alcohol (or alcohol of any kind) is a nice solvent and de-greaser and therefore a works well as a glass cleaner but it doesn't leave a water repellent film like this product.
    - Yamai on 25/09/2018 - 19:46
      
      -2
      
      Rain-x is denatured alcohols and is sold as a rain repellent
      - abb on 26/09/2018 - 10:50
        
        +2
        
        @Yamai:
        
        Rain-X's primary active ingredient are polysiloxanes, the primary one being hydroxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane.
        
        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain-X
        
        testedandbaked on 01/10/2018 - 11:06
        
        -1
        
        @abb: So it's basically a very thin coating of caulking silicone. So if I went out and bought some bathroom silicone and alcohol, I could have a lifetime supply for < $10…
  - HighAndDry on 25/09/2018 - 17:58
    
    +2
    
    Can confirm it is not just denatured alcohol haha. It leaves behind a (very) thin layer of some kind.
  - R4 on 25/09/2018 - 18:20
    
    -1
    
    No. I think it has ether in it
- dysfunktional on 25/09/2018 - 18:08
  
  Have you tried using it on other parts of the car to repel dirt/mud etc? Curious to know if this makes washing cars easier.
  - HighAndDry on 25/09/2018 - 18:14
    
    Actually haven't. I've got a bottle of some ceramic coating that I haven't gotten around to applying yet, that's supposed to help with the rest of the car.
  - GUYANDSON on 25/09/2018 - 18:54
    
    +1
    
    I use a product called Gyeon Wetcoat, makes water bead like crazy similar to what enduroshield does. Definitely makes the regular wash easier, water just sheets off.
    - BuyNow Think Later on 26/09/2018 - 06:17
      
      @fulltimepanda:
      It seems like a great product after checking Youtube videos. Where can you get the best deal?
      - Hellman109 on 26/09/2018 - 09:44
        
        +1
        
        @BuyNow Think Later: The generic name is ceramic coating, theres a TONNE on the market now. The biggest part of those products isn't the application, its preparing the car (wash + claybar + DA polish in most cases) then you use a small sponge and/or cloth to apply the coating.
      - GUYANDSON on 26/09/2018 - 20:20
        
        @BuyNow Think Later: I get mine from carcareproducts, they've got a few showrooms around. 500ml bottle for $21 and a bottle usually does me 4-5 coats and a coat lasts me about 2 months. Super easy application too, spray on and power wash off. Love the stuff.
    - dysfunktional on 26/09/2018 - 07:52
      
      Thanks mate will give it a try!
xev on 25/09/2018 - 18:04

+2

Thank nocure. Do you know what other tools will be on sale?
- ringostingo on 25/09/2018 - 19:05
  
  +38
  
  I did a quick scan for ya. Imgur album
  
  Edit: there's also some furniture and stuff that goes on sale on October 3rd. If anyone wants that scanned, let me know.
  - xev on 25/09/2018 - 19:12
    
    +1
    
    Thanks Mate, you are a champion. I am sorry I only have one upvote to give you.
    - ringostingo on 25/09/2018 - 19:14
      
      +1
      
      All good mate, I've got an awesome pair of TaoTronics headphones thanks to you!
    - xev on 25/09/2018 - 19:17
      
      +1
      
      @ringostingo: Excellent, I am very glad you are happy with them.
      
      Any problems, feel free to message me.
  - BertieBrown on 25/09/2018 - 20:27
    
    +1
    
    What a legend :) Good on ya ringostingo.
  - db87 on 26/09/2018 - 21:06
    
    Uhh furniture, yes please!
    
    Very curious to know if it includes a certain chair my wife is after!
    - nocure on 26/09/2018 - 21:14
      
      Which chair?
      - db87 on 26/09/2018 - 22:05
        
        @nocure: The infamous rocking chair! 🤦‍♂️
    - ringostingo on 26/09/2018 - 21:53
      
      +3
      
      Here ya go
      - db87 on 26/09/2018 - 22:04
        
        +1
        
        @ringostingo: Thank you kindly!
        
        Not the chair she is chasing but the coffee table gets a good nod! Cheers!
slipperypete on 25/09/2018 - 18:05

+3

I'm a little skeptical about cheap torque wrenches.

Had a similar looking one about 20 years ago that was nowhere near being accurate.
- J5 on 26/09/2018 - 05:58
  
  It is very very easy to check accuracy
  
  Google and you will find
  - bm on 26/09/2018 - 07:08
    
    +5
    
    Exactly, it's so easy to check the calibration and adjust.
    
    Lock the square drive in a vice with the arm out horizontally.
    
    Eg for 20ftlb you need a 20lb weight 1 foot from the square drive to click the ratchet or 10lb 2 foot away or 5lb 4 feet away or any combination.
    
    Repeat for other torque settings.
    
    Loosen the lock nut on the base and adjust the screw to calibrate.
    
    The torque wrench should be accurate between 20%-80% of its range. The extremes not so much.
    
    Most important thing is always completely loosen the torque adjustment after use. If you leave it wound up, the internal spring can permanently go out of specification meaning the wrench will be uncalibratable for accuracy in the 20-80% range
    - UFO on 26/09/2018 - 08:30
      
      Thanks mate, that's all great advice. Didn't know you had to loose the adjuster afterwards as well.
    - Hellman109 on 26/09/2018 - 09:41
      
      My torque wrench was within 4%, with actual details of the testing.
spy on 25/09/2018 - 18:09

+1

I bought two a couple of years ago when they used to be $19.99. Not bad and still going…
Rumbaar on 25/09/2018 - 18:11

-4

The torque wrench isn't that good, and better to get a better version. Setting it a job in itself, and isn't that accurate.
- Ritchma on 25/09/2018 - 18:36
  
  +2
  
  who told you they're not accurate? I have two of those and they're easy to set. Even had them tested and they're pretty spot on.
- Villainous on 25/09/2018 - 18:39
  
  I bought this last year and haven't had a problem with it. Can't comment on how accurate it is as never compared to any other torque wrench. Setting is a breeze. Why specifically is yours difficult to set and how did you test accuracy?
  - Ritchma on 25/09/2018 - 18:46
    
    +6
    
    I work in Mercedes Benz dealership. Pre delivery department uses 700$ snap on torque wrench and I personally compared mine to the expensive one and it was spot on. We even had guys from snap on testing them (most people from Pre delivery bought at least one from Aldi) and the result was they're very accurate.
    - Villainous on 25/09/2018 - 18:57
      
      @Ritchma Not sure if you are replying to me or continuing on with your reply to Rumbaar. My reply about setting and accuracy was directed at Rumbaar, just to clarify.
      
      Good to know that you compared to Snap On and found they were accurate.
    - Ritchma on 25/09/2018 - 19:15
      
      Sorry. Both my comments were meant for Rumbaar
- plague69 on 25/09/2018 - 20:01
  
  Keep in mind, these things need to be serviced and treated with care to be accurate. Yes, serviced and calibrated by a professional depending on how much you use it.
  - blacknwhite1 on 25/09/2018 - 22:17
    
    +1
    
    They probably come out of the factory accurate so it'll be cheaper to buy one every time Aldi brings them out yearly rather than get it serviced!
  - bm on 26/09/2018 - 07:14
    
    +1
    
    Serviced? Calibrated by a professional?
    
    Oil, filter and 28 point safety check?
    
    Please.
    
    Just check the accuracy yourself and adjust if necessary.
    
    More expensive ones really are nicer to use and hold but to just torque up a fastener, there's nothing wrong with these cheap ones.
    
    Keep them clean and grit out of the wrench and it'll last a lifetime.
- J5 on 28/09/2018 - 16:53
  
  Hard to set ?
  on what planet ?
JoelyMoley on 25/09/2018 - 19:30

+1

had mine for 5ish years, still rock solid! grabbing another this time!
Kparky on 25/09/2018 - 19:35

For those into heavy metal beware there is no ft lb scale on the wrench
- Pantagonist on 25/09/2018 - 20:06
  
  What about joules per radian?
- Hellman109 on 26/09/2018 - 09:41
  
  Oh that sucks, most car stuff I deal with is measured in ft lb
  - Pantagonist on 26/09/2018 - 14:18
    
    ft-lb / 0.73756 = Nm
aoeueoa on 25/09/2018 - 19:36

+8

I'm happy to check the calibration/accuracy of anyone in Sydney who buys this torque wrench. My forearm is calibrated to feels-about-right-Nm.
- UFO on 26/09/2018 - 08:38
  
  ^ This!
  
  I've been on the tools for a few decades now, and I've never had an issue with incorrect torque settings. I get that things need to be specified, but I honestly reckon that's to cater for the lowest common denominator… people who don't have the commonsense to fasten things correctly (not over or under tightened). "Feels about right" has never failed me, but maybe I guess some people have trouble learning what that actually feels like?
  - Pantagonist on 26/09/2018 - 14:31
    
    +1
    
    The thing is, "feels about right" feels quite a bit different depending on if you're talking about 10Nm or 200Nm.
    
    The rocker / valve cover bolts on my old Nissan have a specified torque between 7Nm and 11Nm. When I do them up that tight, it almost feels like they'd undo if a strong wind blew on them. I'd do them way tighter than that if I was just relying on feel.
    
    Then there are engine mount bolts where you get them tight to the point where it feels that they're about to shear off, then you stick a torque wrench on it and get another 1/4 of a turn out of the fastener before it gets as tight as it should be.
    
    There's only one way to find out how good the "click" in your elbow is, and that's to put an actual torque wrench on a fastener after you've got it as tight as you think is good and see how close you are to the spec.
    
    There will always be a tolerance where the fastener will be OK if it's not torqued close to spec, but if you've just replaced a head gasket and are installing new "torque to yield" bolts then I think you want things to be as close as possible to the engineering specifications.
    - UFO on 26/09/2018 - 18:18
      
      I agree mate, that's completely different and you're 100% right.
      Rocker covers etc. definitely have a very tight tolerance… and when working with a low margin of error like that (there's no way a human could feel the difference between 7 and 11Nm), a torque wrench isn't just useful its mandatory.
      
      I have a torque wrench myself, but I can't for the life of me remember the last time I used it (I've never rebuilt an engine).
      
      I was referring moreso to other uses with more scope for a little error (but where torque specs are quoted, like spark plugs etc), where most people reading here would be at.
      
      If you're rebuilding engines, a torque wrench would be part of a much more specialised tool set required (pullers etc).
      But yeah, 100% agree with everything you said.
      - Pantagonist on 26/09/2018 - 19:55
        
        @UFO: No worries, I see where you're coming from.
        
        My method with spark plugs is generally finger tight plus another quarter turn with a socket. That's generally enough to crush the little washer that most have where the plug contacts the head. Any more than half a turn beyond finger tight and you're asking for trouble, especially in an aluminium head.
        
        Oh, and always coat the threads with anti-seize compound. Dealing with galvanic corrosion is not fun.
Pantagonist on 25/09/2018 - 19:38

+1

Torque wrench looks pretty good. 19mm and 21mm sockets are sizes you don't get in a standard consumer grade socket wrench kit either which is a bonus.

It would be great if they also did a 1/4" or 3/8" drive version that covered a lower torque range (say from 5-50Nm). 28Nm at the lowest end isn't super tight but if you're working on smaller engines or torquing things like valve / rocker cover bolts on cars it's not really suitable. 210Nm is way beyond what most people will need to torque to. Wheel nuts are usually around 100Nm or so. 210Nm is like the central lock nut of a wheel hub tight.
- J5 on 26/09/2018 - 05:56
  
  I bought one a few years ago and use it just for wheel nuts
  
  If you are doing small measurements you apwould be far better to spend the money on a decent unit as small measurements are when you really want that accuracy
  - bm on 26/09/2018 - 07:17
    
    Just rattle the wheel nuts on, they won't come off.
    
    Only if you work for a big name tyre shop, otherwise use a torque wrench.
    - Pantagonist on 26/09/2018 - 08:21
      
      Why stop at rattling the wheel nuts on? I swapped a donor transmission into my ute the other day and I swear the drain plug on the donor unit was torqued over 100Nm. Took my whole weight on a 1m long 3/4" drive breaker bar to get it loose. Recommended torque in the FSM for the plug is 25-35Nm.
      - bm on 26/09/2018 - 17:44
        
        @Pantagonist: I'm a bit intrigued, I have the same problem - I've done many engine and tranny swaps in my time as well and am convinced they quadruple their torque by the time they get to me. Don't know how but they do.
        
        Pantagonist on 26/09/2018 - 17:52
        
        @bm: It's because the "mechanics" that service them at your average shop are pushed for time and don't do things properly.
        
        The air impact gets used to tighten everything up because it's quicker than doing things properly by hand. Things either get done up too tightly or get cross threaded in the rush.
        
        bm on 26/09/2018 - 17:58
        
        @Pantagonist: Surely the reason most gearbox/xfer case/diff drain plugs are so tight is some metalurgical reaction over a few years instead of a teenage apprentice rattling them in at the dealership.
        
        Pantagonist on 26/09/2018 - 19:49
        
        @bm: I guess I just look at the threads after I get the drain plugs out and judge from there. In most cases there's no evidence of corrosion or any reaction that's taken place and the threads are as clean as a whistle.
        
        In fact, a drain plug is probably at an advantage over most other fasteners on an engine as it's constantly immersed in oil or transmission fluid that will ward off any corrosion.
        
        Often drain plugs need a sealant applied to the threads to prevent leaks if you refer to the FSM. Much of the time there's little evidence of any on the threads when you pull one out, which probably means that it frequently gets omitted when the fluid is changed. The plug then leaks and then gets screwed in tighter and tighter until the leak stops. That's my theory anyway.
  - Pantagonist on 26/09/2018 - 08:26
    
    I have an AC Delco digital unit that I use for pretty much everything which has a range from 0-200Nm. It's just a bit too bulky to get into smaller spaces so I wouldn't mind having access to a few lower profile analog wrenches.
BertieBrown on 25/09/2018 - 20:31

So, what do people likely use their torque wrenches for? I've been wanting one, I guess just to sort of have one, for a while now, and I'm not sure if I'd ever use the thing. :/

Also, does anybody know what the work socks and the 20M retractable hose reel is like? The 3 pack of work socks for $5.99 seems like a half decent price, and $50 for the hose reel seems pretty good too.
- krisspy on 25/09/2018 - 21:54
  
  +1
  
  Torquing lug nuts and spark plugs
  - Pantagonist on 26/09/2018 - 20:09
    
    This might be OK for spark plugs that have an 18mm thread (not many do). For anything smaller than that the torque range on this wrench won't cover the values that you need.
    - J5 on 01/10/2018 - 11:27
      
      Spark plugs often are hand tight + a quarter turn for the crush washer
      
      Says on the box when you buy em
      - Pantagonist on 01/10/2018 - 15:32
        
        @J5: Yep, I mentioned that in another post. Good rule of thumb.
        
        Suggested extra turn after finger tight tends to vary between 1/8 and 1/3 of a turn depending on the thread gauge / sealing type but never seems to be more than 1/2.
- lomie on 25/09/2018 - 21:54
  
  +1
  
  Wheel nuts is my main use as I rotate my own tyres. At other times, used for other bolts that needs to be torqued (sump, diff).
  - J5 on 01/10/2018 - 11:28
    
    Torque for sump plugs is usually only with a new crush washer
    
    But tbh have never used a torque wrench on a sump plug nor ever replaced a crush washer
    - lomie on 01/10/2018 - 14:06
      
      The bolts holding the sump
      - J5 on 01/10/2018 - 16:33
        
        @lomie: Yes of course I forgot that average joe is removing the sump and doesn’t know what 10nm is for a sump gasket is equal to
- Soothsayer on 25/09/2018 - 22:55
  
  +2
  
  If you do pretty much anything on a car (meaning taking off a tyre is part of the job) it is handy. If you don't then don't bother IMO.
- brichman on 26/09/2018 - 10:29
  
  +1
  
  I recently replace the clutch and flywheel in my X-Trail. I have use the aldi torque wrench for every bolt putting it all back together!
  - BertieBrown on 26/09/2018 - 11:54
    
    I don’t know how you folks know how to do all this stuff. Really impressive to be able to do that. Do you have like a pitt, or do you just jack up your car?
    - Pantagonist on 26/09/2018 - 20:15
      
      +1
      
      I wish I had a pit or hydraulic lift. Most of the time it's crawling around on the ground using jack stands or ramps.
      
      It's probably worth noting that working under a car that's only supported by a jack is pretty dangerous, so please don't do it.
      - BertieBrown on 26/09/2018 - 20:41
        
        @Pantagonist: Ah, ok. Might just keep getting the family mech to handle it then methinks. Thanks for advice :)
    - brichman on 28/09/2018 - 16:28
      
      +1
      
      I actually managed to do it all on jack stands. I'm pretty proud of it myself! Cars are just a big jigsaw puzzle really. If you're mechanically minded they just kind of make sense.
- BertieBrown on 26/09/2018 - 11:52
  
  Thanks heaps for all the replies folks :)
  
  I really would like to learn how to do more on my car, but I really know next to nothing about vehicles. :/
  
  But I appreciate all the advice.
No ONE on 25/09/2018 - 21:26

What is the length of the torgue bar? Can this be used for changing tyres?
- blacknwhite1 on 25/09/2018 - 22:18
  
  Yes. main purpose I would assume for most users here
jdogg on 26/09/2018 - 11:51

+1

Enduroshield better than Rain-X?
DoesntEvenMatter on 26/09/2018 - 16:11

Have they got that trolley jack back for sale. Been waiting on that for awhile now

This was posted 5 years 6 months 23 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Torque Wrench $29.99, Enduroshield $9.99 @ ALDI (Starts 6/10)

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