The weird part is the BOM is actually there to help, but most tools just choke on it. I hit this exact thing with a Google Contacts export once and it was only showing up in the CSV when I opened it in a hex editor. 43 names in my list had invisible characters at the start of the first column, so they sorted all wrong in the CRM. Maybe it's just me, but I always check the raw file bytes now before uploading anything, saves a whole lot of pain later.

That 30% tolerance seems wild but I heard a maintenance guy on another forum say it's all about the lock washer and thread condition doing the real work. The torque just keeps it snug enough that the hardware stays put under flexing. Plus aluminum parts need that give so nothing cracks over time. Still wild they print it right in the manual like it's no big deal.

Oh man, that sticky egg pain is real! So wait, were you actually coating it with a visible layer of oil every time or just a light wipe? Cause I gotta ask, did your buddy explain why the extra oil was the problem? I thought more oil meant more nonstick but apparently it just turns into that gummy layer that grabs everything. Also, how long did you have to heat the vinegar and salt mixture to get it fully stripped down? I've been scared to do that to mine cause I dont wanna mess up the seasoning that took years to build.