eli5 How are torque specs determined for various parts on a car? And what would happen if you increased them by something like 25% across the board?

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eli5 How are torque specs determined for various parts on a car? And what would happen if you increased them by something like 25% across the board?

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At a simplified level, the torque spec is determined by how much static friction is required to keep the fastener from loosening itself over time, and how much torque the fastener and threads can take before failing. Over tightening a fastener doesn’t make the connection any stronger, and can cause damage to the materials. 

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