Description
New cars reach Vietnamese dealers from local plants and from ports, and each one goes through a pre-delivery inspection. Service bays then see the same models again for suspension, brake and engine work. The Snap-on TER100C torque wrench gives inspectors a measured value instead of a click. It has a 1/2-inch drive, a Basic dial to 140 N·m and 100 ft-lb, and a calibration certificate.
A measured value for the PDI sheet
Many dealer checklists ask the inspector to confirm wheel and chassis joints. With a click wrench, the sheet can only say the joint passed. With the TER100C, however, the inspector reads the actual value as the needle climbs. So the sheet can show a real number, which helps when a customer raises a complaint later.
What Snap-on lists for the TER100
- Square drive: 1/2 in.
- Newton meter scale: 140 N·m in 5 N·m steps.
- US scale: 100 ft-lb in 2 ft-lb steps.
- Length 16 in, width 2-3/4 in, head depth 1-3/8 in without the drive.
- Storage case: PBR5.
These values come from the Precise 1% table in catalog CAT1500i. Snap-on adds that a C on the stock number orders the certificate version, which matches this TER100C.
Car joints in range of the Snap-on TER100C torque wrench
- Wheel nuts on many passenger cars, where the spec falls inside the band.
- Brake caliper and caliper bracket bolts.
- Control arm, stabilizer link and strut top bolts.
- Engine and transmission mount bolts on small cars.
Values differ between makes, so take each one from the service manual. Also note which threads the maker wants clean and dry.
Where the 1% band starts on a 140 N·m dial
Snap-on rates the Precise grade at ±1% of reading from 20% of full scale upward. On the TER100C, that point is 28 N·m, or 20 ft-lb. Below it, small fasteners such as sensor brackets need a lighter wrench. For heavier truck joints, step up to a larger dial instead.
Bay habits that protect the dial
Keep the Snap-on TER100C torque wrench off the floor and away from the lift arms. Also wipe brake dust and grease off the case after each job. Never use it to loosen a seized wheel nut, because breakaway force can exceed the scale. Then keep the certificate with your workshop tool list.
Request the Snap-on TER100C torque wrench
Lost in HCM supplies this wrench, and SMK Vietnam lists it for dealer and fleet workshops. Once you know how many bays need one, request a quote from Lost in HCM. Dealers can also browse more torque wrenches, or contact SMK Vietnam for advice on sizes.
Dealer workshop questions
Will the TER100C cover passenger car wheel nuts?
Often, yes, when the maker’s value falls between 28 and 140 N·m. Always check the service manual first.
Why use a dial wrench in a PDI bay?
A dial shows the actual value, so the inspector can record it. A click wrench only signals a preset.
Does the TER100C have a light or memory pointer?
No. It is the Basic model. Snap-on lists the TER100FU and TER100L for those features.
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