Anti Seize use it

[panabiker]

I always use anti-seize on lug nuts of my cars and use torque wrench, but the last time I was at Costco for new tires, the mechanic told me that the industry recommendation has changed and one should not use the compound for lug nuts. He cleaned it off before reinstalling them.

 

[bertsmobile1]

I always use anti-seize on lug nuts of my cars and use torque wrench, but the last time I was at Costco for new tires, the mechanic told me that the industry recommendation has changed and one should not use the compound for lug nuts. He cleaned it off before reinstalling them.

That is because they use preset tensioning ratchet driver to put the wheel nuts on with.
A geased thread will offer far less resistance as it is tightened and the nut ends up being way too tight.
Annoying because when you have a flat you can't get the wheel nut off with hand tools.
Industry recommendation due to legal liability should the over tightened wheel studs snap off in use.

 

[ferrisbestyet]

That is because they use preset tensioning ratchet driver to put the wheel nuts on with.
A geased thread will offer far less resistance as it is tightened and the nut ends up being way too tight.
Annoying because when you have a flat you can't get the wheel nut off with hand tools.
Industry recommendation due to legal liability should the over tightened wheel studs snap off in use.

You are sooooooooooooooooo right...great post....

 

[motoman]

Please ...Lubricating car lug nuts is dangerous. The zinc plating on spark plugs is itself a lubricant and the torque (typically 15-20 ft lbs ) already allows for this. This forum has a chart for torque reading adjustments (downward) for various lubricants. Non- zinc plated plugs. IMO remove corrosion/carbon , drop of engine oil and wipe off once with clean rag. If resistance to hand tightening the plug is felt, use a thread chaser , carefully. :2cents:

 

[reynoldston]

Anti-seize on wheel lug nuts I really don't find the need most of the time unless lug nuts have a very rusty environment. I do find that I use anti seize a lot of the times on the center hubs of wheels, the worst problem I find is aluminum wheels on steel hubs. Anti-seize dose have it place and I find it works very well. Another place I find anti-seize works real well is sealing exhaust systems when you put two exhaust pipes together. I have also found that a little bit of anti-seize goes a long ways.

 

[exotion]

Generally don't use anti seize on things moving at high rpm or under a lot of pressure. I personally don't use anti seize unless it came from factory that way.

Bolts are cheap so are wire brushes and thread chasers aren't to bad

 

[ferrisbestyet]

Anti-seize on wheel lug nuts I really don't find the need most of the time unless lug nuts have a very rusty environment. I do find that I use anti seize a lot of the times on the center hubs of wheels, the worst problem I find is aluminum wheels on steel hubs. Anti-seize dose have it place and I find it works very well. Another place I find anti-seize works real well is sealing exhaust systems when you put two exhaust pipes together. I have also found that a little bit of anti-seize goes a long ways.

"If it has threads and it's not part of a rotational mass like a driveshaft, clutch, or hub, I use it

 

[highlift60]

If the spark plugs have a special plating on them like all NGK's do, anti-sieze is not necessary. They will advertise if they do.

 

[ferrisbestyet]

If the spark plugs have a special plating on them like all NGK's do, anti-sieze is not necessary. They will advertise if they do.

True Really works well on your blade nuts... They are exposed to a lot of water and dirt, I also use it on lug nuts lol h a n d

 

[logan01]

I'm pretty much locktite or antiseize on externals. I find interesting the many folks who don't antiseize plugs. From boats, bikes, normal cars, hot cars, everything I have ever had, I always antiseize the plugs.