Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la
If it fails: lemon-manuals.org.ua

Or, hide this message: temporarily or permanently

Standard Torque Values

Standard Torque Values - -
NOTE: Oil threads with engine oil unless the threads require oil or water resistant sealer. Standard torque limits are for all other fasteners not shown in the special torque charts.
US Thread Sizes 1/4-20 8-12
5/16-18 16-24
5/16-24 19-27
3/8-16 30-43
3/8-24 37-52
7/16-14 55-75
7/16-20 55-81
1/2-13 75-108
Metric Thread Sizes M-6 8-12
M-8 19-28
M-10 38-54
M-12 68-96
M-14 108-155
Pipe Thread Sizes 1/8 5-8
1/4 12-18