Congratulations on wanting to learn how to do basic maintenance on your vehicle.
My advice on tool purchases is that for your average shade tree (garage) weekend mechanic, you don't need the most expensive tool on the shelf. Something between Snap-On and Kmart will do nicely.
I reckon the same goes for a torque wrench, after all, you're not building a rocket ship.
I have a torque wrench around here somewhere, the last time I used it was to tighten the head bolts on a 1948 Chevrolet. Over the years, most people can look at a fastener and get a pretty good idea of how tight "tight-enough" is. The longer you "wrench" the more calibrated your wrist will become.
Parting hint: NEVER trust a jack - always have a back up in place.
humfrz
PS - as far as ol @
Ultramaroon 's recommendation for a breaker bar …. keep in mind he is a BIG guy and given that breaker bar, he could most likely turn over a tank if he could find a big enough of bolt on it ..
