What can cause the wheel bolts to snap off?!!!
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Originally posted by Nick86
You're also going to want to put a tiny bit of anti-sieze compound on the stud threads. If there is any corrosion between the stud and lug nut, it can cause the nuts to basically fuse to the stud.
You're also going to want to put a tiny bit of anti-sieze compound on the stud threads. If there is any corrosion between the stud and lug nut, it can cause the nuts to basically fuse to the stud.
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Just like it says, ask for "antisieze" or "never sieze" at the parts counter. It's a thick paste and comes in little tins - just smear some on the bolt before re-assembly. You should do this with any bolt you take off the car btw, makes taking it off the next time so much easier. WD-40 wont work.
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