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Originally Posted by Steve Carlton
I like what NY65912 said, but I’m certainly no expert. I’d be curious what “lightly oiled” really means. To me dipped and dripped sounds like too much.
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I used to think it meant using light oil, (like 3-in-1), then I read that they want engine oil on threads but only the minimal amount. If you squirt some on the threads from an oil can w bolt horizontal, the oil runs around the bolt and it’s just right. Nothing should be dripping off when you install them.
A little oil on the back of bolt heads is not called for but seems like a good idea. The whole thing is about not having additional friction screwing up the torque measurement.