Is This Impact Ratchet Suitable for Car Maintenance?

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Asked By GearHead92 On

I'm curious if this impact ratchet is a good choice for tasks like brake jobs and general car maintenance. Can it handle tight bolts effectively? Also, does choosing between 2A or 4A batteries significantly affect the torque output? The picture of the tool is in the comments.

1 Answer

Answered By WrenchWizard88 On

The 20-volt version has more power, cranking out about 100 Nm of torque, while the one in your picture only goes up to 30 Nm. It’s fine for smaller screws, but not really up to the task for anything on the wheel.

TorqueQueen07 -

I found that the max torque for the 12V version is actually 54 Nm, which still isn't quite enough for the bigger screws. Would you say it’s always better to go for the 20V version with Parkside tools?

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