Donal
Well-known member
While looking for something else I came across this article. The graph tells it all;
120 ft/lbs with dry (un-lubricated) threads versus 60 ft/lbs with with lightly oiled threads, and 30 ft/lbs with threads lubricated with moly grease to achieve the same residual bolt load.
I know there has been some discussion about the amount you should reduce recommended torque to compensate for lubricating but............
How many people have managed to replace a sump plug and maintain dry un-lubricated threads?
120 ft/lbs with dry (un-lubricated) threads versus 60 ft/lbs with with lightly oiled threads, and 30 ft/lbs with threads lubricated with moly grease to achieve the same residual bolt load.
I know there has been some discussion about the amount you should reduce recommended torque to compensate for lubricating but............
How many people have managed to replace a sump plug and maintain dry un-lubricated threads?
