New jack and torque wrench question

[SMD]

Bought a set of Melco axle stands from machine Mart over the weekend and tried to change the oil yesterday but the cheap Hilki trolley jack I have doesn't lift the car high enough. Searched OOF last night for recommendations but those are out of my budget. My budget is max £50

Also bought a torque wrench, mainly for wheel bolts as I have been over tightening them slightly. Tightened the bolts to 110nm which didn't seem tight at all so increased the torque to 140nm but wrench clicked without getting the bolt any tighter. It's my first time using one of these so would like to know what I might be doing wrong.

[TheBoy]

Outside of your budget, but Arcan XL 3000 is the best sub £100 I've come across, so I bought one.

As my Clarke one is playing up again, I might buy another.

[TheBoy]

110Nm is plenty tight enough. Too tight, and the bolts can shear in use.  Been there, watched the NSF wheel roll into the ditch, followed closely by my Ital. Opps.

[feeutfo]

110 nm is correct. Are you sure you have the correct scale?

You want Newton Meters (nm). Not foot pounds (ftlbs) or any of the other numerous measuring scales.

Must be NM.

[SMD]

I only tried tightening it to 140nm to 'get used to' the wrench but as said didn't get and more turns on the bolt because the wrench wouldnt let me.

Re. Jack, how much is sub £100 are we talking, a few pounds?

Chris, was 110nm for sure

[feeutfo]

Costco, so £70 shelf price. Plus vat, and membership of £20 if not a member already.

[andyc]

 Got these in stock, click on the ebay link below

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEALEY-TOOLS-3-TON-TROLLEY-JACK-1153CX-BRAND-NEW-/251018514459?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item3a71de901b

Cheers
Andy

[Jimbob]

Got these in stock, click on the ebay link below

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEALEY-TOOLS-3-TON-TROLLEY-JACK-1153CX-BRAND-NEW-/251018514459?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item3a71de901b

Cheers
Andy

just looking at your shop....

May have to get one of these, very handy looking...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Low-Profile-Oil-Filter-Socket-36mm-3-8SqDr-SX114-/260990354001?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3cc43cc251

[Elite Pete]

Got these in stock, click on the ebay link below

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEALEY-TOOLS-3-TON-TROLLEY-JACK-1153CX-BRAND-NEW-/251018514459?pt=UK_Lifting_Moving_Equipment&hash=item3a71de901b

Cheers
Andy

just looking at your shop....

May have to get one of these, very handy looking...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sealey-Low-Profile-Oil-Filter-Socket-36mm-3-8SqDr-SX114-/260990354001?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item3cc43cc251

I think thats for the diesels James, I've got one here should you need it

[Jimbob]

After looking I thought, hang on, sure thats too big....

[Elite Pete]

After looking I thought, hang on, sure thats too big....

You won't believe how many times i've heard that

[Webby the Bear]

I'm going costco next month for a new jack. More than happy if you want to come along if you aint got a card? You could always purchase ramps. I much prefer these and cost quite bit less if i remember correctly. I think rob g provided me with the link. As for using a torque wrench its easy after a while cos you know roughly how certain levels of torque will feel. However you want to avoid stopping. You want to have a nice clean ark as you come up to the click. Also limit use of extensions where possible

[Kevin Wood]

After looking I thought, hang on, sure thats too big....

You won't believe how many times i've heard that

The joys of beer gut ownership, eh?

[PhilRich]

After looking I thought, hang on, sure thats too big....

You won't believe how many times i've heard that

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Word has spread Pete! 

[jonny2112]

Whilst waiting for a new jack, does your existing one raise the car enough to get an axle stand in place? For an oil change not too much access is required, and is easier with front nearside wheel removed