Torqueing Oil Drain Plug
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Enough of the fighting, kids. Now go to your rooms and don't come out until you've calmed down. 
BTW the correct word is stiction, not sticktion, although the latter may be used erroneously because what's trying to be loosened is "stuck" (the past tense of "stick") together. Just a little trivia to lighten the moment.
BTW the correct word is stiction, not sticktion, although the latter may be used erroneously because what's trying to be loosened is "stuck" (the past tense of "stick") together. Just a little trivia to lighten the moment.
These are actually two different words: stiction and sticktion. Sticktion is transitory or residual friction. But I get what he is referring to in his post--I think. He has made some good points.
It can be good to have one's opinion questioned. All in good nature I believe!
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There are different issues involved between losing a valve stem cap or an oil plug. And because there is a difference-I will take more care when it involves possible lost of oil pressure. And I never heard of anyone safety wiring a valve stem cap.
Anyone that has had a Harley or any motorcycle will realize the importance of correct torque-or the lack of it. Engines that run at high RPM or with some inherent imbalance- make this especially important.
And because there is a difference-I will take more care when it involves possible lost of oil pressure. And I never heard of anyone safety wiring a valve stem cap. Anyone that has had a Harley or any motorcycle will realize the importance of correct torque-or the lack of it. Engines that run at high RPM or with some inherent imbalance- make this especially important.
thank you for the tutorial on the difference between losing a valve stem cap or an oil plug... I would never have thought that.
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No, not trying to stir up trouble--but I bought my C5 from a Chevrolet dealer and drove it 500 miles and for some reason decided to change the new dealer installed motor oil--and found out that the oil filter was less than finger tight--it moved on the threads when accidentally touched with my forearm. It was ready to fall off and destroy my 10k engine!
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Jmo I though this forum was to help people with issues they don't know.not deal with a bunch of smart asses,it was a legitiment ques.for someone that don'tknow.yall are acting a bunch of self righteous knowitalls.i don't blame a man for not knowing,I blame the man that didn't tell him..
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GM, in their infinite wisdom however, HAS provided for a back up plan whereby any connecting rod(s) suddenly exiting the engine block WILL, in fact, perform that same function. The technology's a bit older, but it's good to know there IS a plan to shut the engine down.
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Nope there is nothing like that..the c5 can run without coolant for awhile in reduced power mode..but no on the oil
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To the best of my knowledge there is no program in the PCM to perform this function on a C5.
GM, in their infinite wisdom however, HAS provided for a back up plan whereby any connecting rod(s) suddenly exiting the engine block WILL, in fact, perform that same function. The technology's a bit older, but it's good to know there IS a plan to shut the engine down.
GM, in their infinite wisdom however, HAS provided for a back up plan whereby any connecting rod(s) suddenly exiting the engine block WILL, in fact, perform that same function. The technology's a bit older, but it's good to know there IS a plan to shut the engine down.
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This is correct!!