I'm trying to change my sparkplugs. Will WD-40 work?

 

what exactly is the problem? you can't loosen the spark plugs?

 

The instructions say to "Coat the threads of each spark plug with anti-seize".

 

i change my plugs almost every 2 weeks.. you dont' need to put any anti-seize compound on the plugs.. just tighten them up.. when the rachett gets tight.. then do a 1/4 turn with the rachett don't over tighten.. don't leave them loose..

 

Thanks, but my new plugs will last another 60k, so thats like five years, I want to do it right. So you replace yours every two weeks with the expensive NGK plugs???

 

well NGK Plugs cost me $6.50 so its ok.. i am running NOS so i am going back and forth between plugs.. often.. i am going to stick with these now .. the colder ones.. and stop being silly i guess i will just have to suffer with the decrease in peformance NA with colder plugs..

you don't need anti-seize compound.. no matter how long you are going to have them in there..

 

Anti- against Seize- to move,hold,stuck,...

 

Anti-seize products are designed to provide an insulating layer between metals so that dismantling and routine maintenance are free from breakage of fused parts. This problem is especially onerous on threads. At less than $2.00 for a tube it really makes anything with threads easily removeable and will prevent the threads from gauling.

Dallas
WarpSpeed Performance

 

ya doug i would definelty use some especialy since we have aluminum heads.

 

no

 

Can this be used on lug nuts right

 

yup you can use it on just about any metal to metal connection. i use it liberally on anything i take apart.

 

aha.. the secret to FrankenCar

 

i don't know how but when i saw the notification thread with your name on it i KNEW this was gonna be in here. grrrr

 

 

 

Go to your local autoparts store and ask for it. It's usually a silvery grease. Use it on lugnuts, spark plug thread (but carefully) and you can even coat the back of your brake rotors before you install them to prevent the rotors from freezing on the hubs (learned that from DanNY).

 

hey sprint, why would you change your sparkplugs so often?

 

he alerady explained earlier.