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Lube on thread - clarified (archive)
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Posted by m95740i on January 28, 2002 at 18:29:24:

In Reply to: No Lube on threads! posted by 7SeriesSoon on January 27, 2002 at 22:21:01:

Sorry, should have been more specific. One never greases any torqued fastener. When I mentioned lubrication I meant a drop of oil. Engine oil is fine. Just a drop or two. Grease would be a very big no-no. The drop of oil will ensure that thread binding doesn't fool your torque wrench.

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