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Re: Why do wheel nuts loosen up?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/23/2007

The torque given by the auto manufactures is for dry threads. DO NOT use your torque specs given in your standard machine practices book. If you are using the auto specs with a lubricant then you are over torquing your fasteners. Login to read more.