Torque Values, What Fastener Lubrication does.

[Judy, Stephen, & Ian]

Can't say so. But that doesn't change the simple fact that lubricating
bolts provides more consistant bolt tension. Especially if you are
re-assembling using old fasteners.
Steve

quk at isham-research.freeserve.co.uk wrote:

> > Most listed torque values in any tech manual (Bentley for example)
> > assume lubrication is used. Lubricating a bolt reduces the friction
> > between the bolt and nut threads.
>
> Have you ever found any lubrication on a bolt put in by Audi?
>
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