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It's probably in the owners manual, but...

Anyone know the torque spec on spark plugs? Gotta change them in 3000 km and I wanna be ready/make sure I don't overtighten.

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Glomis
 
It's probably in the owners manual, but...
Anyone know the torque spec on spark plugs? Gotta change them in 3000 km and I wanna be ready/make sure I don't overtighten.
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I always put them in 'wrist tight.' I screw them in by hand, then grip my ratchet at the top of it(near the socket) and twist my wrist to tighten. This way reduces all the leverage and makes sure you won't put too much force on them since you're not using your arm.
 
Does anyone use anti-seize compound, or do the plugs come pre-greased?

I was reading a thread in a Chrysler forum and there was some dialog about misfires being attributed to anti-seize with cars and ignition systems using the wasted spark setup. On some models (like a PT Cruiser) tune-ups don't happen for 100k so I guess anti-seize might not be an issue...
 
Does anyone use anti-seize compound, or do the plugs come pre-greased?

I was reading a thread in a Chrysler forum and there was some dialog about misfires being attributed to anti-seize with cars and ignition systems using the wasted spark setup. On some models (like a PT Cruiser) tune-ups don't happen for 100k so I guess anti-seize might not be an issue...
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I never did but now I use a little bit, ever since I had a plug 'weld' to the head(had to remove it with a breaker bar....). Luckily the threads repaired with a chaser......
 
I've used anti-seize compound on spark plugs for at least 20 years. Never been a problem that I know of.

Ken
 
I use anti-seize compound and dielectric grease on every plug. Never had a problem.
 
I've used anti-seize compound on spark plugs for at least 20 years.
Never been a problem that I know of.
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I too, never, ever did.......until I had one weld into the head........
 
I've used anti-seize compound on spark plugs for at least 20 years. Never been a problem that I know of.
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whups disregard previous post.....
 
What anti-seize compound and dielectric grease do you use, are they special? Where do you buy them? I have anti-seize compound for a bike (copper color), should it work? And where do you use dielectric grease? Sorry for a bunch of questions, never used that before for a car...
 
I get the anti-seize and dielectric grease from NAPA (most automotive stores should have the same). Nothing really special about them The anti-seize is usually gray. The dielectric grease goes in the ends of the sparkplug boots. It helps prevent the boot and the plug from bonding together. I use the grease at the coil or distributor ends, too.

Ken
 
Anti-seize from autozone-pep-boys-kragen etc. Read the info on the tube - it will say that it's for plugs (among other stuff). The dielectric grease is also available from auto stores - I buy a bigger cheaper tube from the electronics stores, but I'm an engineer.

I don't know about bike anti-seize. I don't think it sees engine temps...

Dielectric grease on the insulator. It keeps the rubber from sticking to the ceramic on the plug so you can get the boots off easily 30,000 miles & 2.5 years later.
 
Thank you.

Napalm Heart said:
I get the anti-seize and dielectric grease from NAPA (most automotive stores should have the same). Nothing really special about them The anti-seize is usually gray. The dielectric grease goes in the ends of the sparkplug boots. It helps prevent the boot and the plug from bonding together. I use the grease at the coil or distributor ends, too.

Ken
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Thanks.

Kirk Kohnen said:
Anti-seize from autozone-pep-boys-kragen etc. Read the info on the tube - it will say that it's for plugs (among other stuff). The dielectric grease is also available from auto stores - I buy a bigger cheaper tube from the electronics stores, but I'm an engineer.

I don't know about bike anti-seize. I don't think it sees engine temps...

Dielectric grease on the insulator. It keeps the rubber from sticking to the ceramic on the plug so you can get the boots off easily 30,000 miles & 2.5 years later.
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