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Should I use lubrication to wheel lug nuts/bolts? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 week ago by Nickelalloy@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Now the season of changing to summer tires are here, what is your experience and knowledge? Anyone had issues with it?

Lube and reduced torque or dry and recomended torque?

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[–] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's not dangerous at all if you do it correctly. If you live in a very salty area like I used to, you basically need to add antisieze or when you have a flat you won't be able to get your wheel off.

I've been lubing my studs for over 25 years. No issues. Torque them a little higher.

I think the fear is from a lack of knowledge. Plenty of vital bolts and studs in your engine are lubricated without locking features and don't come loose. It's all about knowing the amount of vibration and correct torque specs.

Sure an automated blast furnace needs lube AND lock wires or Nord-Locks or similar.

[–] B0rax@feddit.org 7 points 1 week ago (2 children)

If you lube the threads, you need to torque them lower. Otherwise you will add more tension than intended, possible deforming the bolts permanently or even breaking them.

[–] xthexder@l.sw0.com 0 points 1 week ago

They're probably fine for lug bolts at least, the studs are big enough an extra 10-20 ft-lbs would still be in a safe range. If they haven't broken a stud in 25 years, it's probably never going to happen.

[–] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago

I think you're right. It's been a few years and I don't need a car where I've been living. Thanks.