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I finally realized why so many techs over-torque oil drain plugs after seeing the same stripped pan threads twice this week.
The click of a torque wrench feels different on a cold aluminum pan versus a warm steel one, so I started setting mine 5 ft-lbs lower for cold engines to avoid that $200 repair bill, does anyone else adjust their spec based on temperature?
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the_hugo3d ago
Wait, you strip pans twice a week?
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robinwalker3d ago
My pans see more action than my dating life.
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