LEXIVON Torque Wrench, 3/8-Inch Drive, Dual Scale 20–120 FT-LB (27.1–162.7 N·m), Premium Rubber-Grip Handle, Deluxe Hybrid Case (LX-TW38)

LX-TW38 has the matching 3/8-inch square drive. Automotive use still depends on a fastener specification between 20 and 120 ft-lb, the correct socket opening and room for the wrench. Socket compatibility alone does not supply the vehicle's torque procedure.

15 ft-lb is below the LX-TW38 20 ft-lb minimum. Choose a lower-range instrument for that motorcycle specification instead of setting this handle below its first marked value. An attachment that fits cannot overcome the range limit.

A 150 ft-lb axle specification exceeds LX-TW38's 120 ft-lb upper limit. Use a higher-range measuring wrench for that tightening stage and obtain the vehicle's procedure; the three-eighths drive label is not a torque-capacity guarantee beyond the rating.

LX-TW38 supports calibrated clockwise and counterclockwise operation, claiming +/-4% and +/-6% respectively. Verify the actual tightening direction and value for the fastener, then set the selector accordingly within the 20-120 ft-lb range.

LX-TW38 is 16.3 inches (41.3 cm) long. For a strict clearance cutoff, confirm the measured tool before ordering; a rounded length is not a dimensional tolerance.

A 1/2-inch square socket interface is larger than the LX-TW38 3/8-inch drive and does not connect directly. Use a properly matched interface and follow any adapter instructions; do not confuse the socket's fastener opening with its drive size.

LX-TW38's metric interval is 27.1-162.7 Nm, paired with 20-120 ft-lb. This is not the 40.7-284.7 Nm range of LX-TW12. Read the model and units before selecting a handle setting.

LX-TW38 has 10 ft-lb main-scale steps and 1 ft-lb micrometer increments, approximately 13.6 Nm and 1.36 Nm. Combine the two readings; a micrometer mark does not represent a whole main-scale step.

One LX-TW38 Nm micrometer division is approximately 1.36 Nm, equivalent to 1 ft-lb. Combine it with the main-scale reading in the unit specified for your fastener.

120 ft-lb is included as LX-TW38's maximum rated setting. Do not select a higher value or apply extra force after its first torque signal. For a job above the endpoint, change to a tool with the needed rating.

The LX-TW38 click is a signal to stop, not a physical stop for your hand. Release pressure at the first impulse. If the direction switch changes position during operation, treat that as a separate fault rather than a normal torque cutoff.

Do not use LX-TW38 to free stuck fasteners or attach extra leverage. Remove stuck hardware with an appropriate tool first; the reversible mechanism does not authorize breakout work with this measuring instrument.

Both use 3/8-inch drive. LX-TW38 covers 20-120 ft-lb and measures both directions, whereas LX-182 covers 10-80 ft-lb with calibrated clockwise measurement only. The smaller LX-182 minimum and LX-TW38's reverse capability serve different specifications.

LX-TW38 has a chrome-molybdenum internal mechanism. LX-TW12 has a chrome-vanadium mechanism; similar cases and grips do not make the head materials interchangeable.

LX-TW38 is specified with 24 ratchet teeth and a socket quick-release button. The button assists socket changes; it does not create additional teeth or alter the 20-120 ft-lb scale. Check both the release and selector against the manual before work.

LX-TW38 uses a mechanical setting mechanism. The rubberized handle rotates to select the printed scale reading and the collar locks it. Its mechanical torque feedback requires the operator to stop at the first impulse.

LX-TW38 includes a 3/8-inch drive wrench, storage case, manual and calibration certificate. Select sockets separately and check the certificate for the calibration date and documentation your work requires.

Lifetime coverage when you register online within 90 days of purchase; 12 months standard without registration. Commercial use has 12 months with no extension, industrial use is excluded, and coverage concerns material and workmanship defects.

On LX-TW38, turn the setting collar left to unlock, rotate the handle to the required combined ft-lb reading and turn the collar right to lock. Confirm the unit and alignment before a slow, controlled pull; do not force the lock with pliers.

Stop if the LX-TW38 selector moves unexpectedly after a torque signal. Contact Lexivon with a short video and the instrument details they request for assessment. They can consider assistance or replacement; do not hold the selector in place or assume a guaranteed outcome.

Leave the mechanism intact and stop work if the selector is unstable. Lexivon may ask for a video and details of the fault to evaluate assistance options. Do not dismantle the head or keep testing a faulty selector under load.

LX-TW38 is stored at its 20 ft-lb minimum, with the micrometer zero aligned. Zero on the micrometer is not a zero-torque main-scale setting. Do not rotate below the minimum while preparing the tool for its case.

Before resuming LX-TW38 work after prolonged non-use, operate it several times at a low setting before setting it for the job. Keep it dry and wipe with a lint-free cloth; avoid liquid cleaner and immersion rather than treating the enclosed case as a calibration check.

Lexivon must assess a suspected LX-TW38 defect to determine coverage. Normal wear, misuse, modifications, non-original parts and torque-wrench recalibration are excluded. Keep the tool intact and request assessment before assuming repair or calibration is covered.