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Years back had a casual conversation with mechanic at Costco. I said that when I rotate tires I take a damp rag with WD-40 and clean my threads prior to installing and torquing lug nuts. He explained that even WD-40 acts as a lubricant and the specific TORQUE specs are for metal to metal. Telling me in am over torquing due to the lubricant.
Any others think about this?
Years back had a casual conversation with mechanic at Costco. I said that when I rotate tires I take a damp rag with WD-40 and clean my threads prior to installing and torquing lug nuts. He explained that even WD-40 acts as a lubricant and the specific TORQUE specs are for metal to metal. Telling me in am over torquing due to the lubricant.
Any others think about this?
It is ok to put a drop of oil between the nut and washer though.
It is ok to put a drop of oil between the nut and washer though.
This detail was in the manual for my 2004 Super Duty, but I cannot find it in the manual for my 2020 Super Duty. Is this no longer necessary, an oversight in the newer manuals? I still apply the drop of oil.
Just ordered a new f-250. The dealer can't even tell me if they still use these lugs. I replaced them on my f150. Are they still using these stupid lugs on the f250? I read somewhere that they had stopped using them on the two fifty - can anyone tell me the truth??
Just ordered a new f-250. The dealer can't even tell me if they still use these lugs. I replaced them on my f150. Are they still using these stupid lugs on the f250? I read somewhere that they had stopped using them on the two fifty - can anyone tell me the truth??
They did on the 2022's. I imagine they will be the same on your new truck. Mcgard & Gorilla both make solid lug nuts that work.
