I searched but didn't find any answers. None of the How Tos mention it either. Should we and or is it ok to use Anti-seize when changing the plugs? Also, is it ok to do them on a warm motor? Motor temp doesn't play a factor when tightening them does it?

 

i use it every time

 

I always use anti seize since race gas tends to corrode the plug if you dont change them often..

 

Use it, and do the plugs cold. Heat expansion causes striped threads, broken plugs, and improper torque readings.

 

The service manual says nothing about using anti seize. Anti seize will act as a thread lubricant. Spark plug threads are easily stripped as it is. So, if using, be careful.

 

From a mechanics stand point, use it. IT CAN SAVE A LOT OF TIME. Spark plugs use a crush washer on most that keep them set.

 

I would NOT use Anti-seize on the plugs. The plugs ground to the head for the spark, we all know how good a good ground is, Anti-seize may stop you from getting the best possible spark... think about it

 

yea ummm no

 

Are you serious? Do you not know what anti-seize is made of?

 

the plugs lose play enough, I havent run into a problem with an evo of a plug corroding enough to the point where u have trouble getting them out.

I wouldnt recommend putting antisieze on spark plugs. As said before the AS acts as a lubricant and can cause further thread wear on a bungs threads. AS is usually used were a tool is applied to prevent it getting stuck but if its a consistently changed part especially the plugs where pressure takes place in many forms i just wouldnt

 

i used it no problems here

 

I personally don't use them.
Never had a problem.
They just get messy when they have anti-seize on them.

You'll have a greater chance of stipping the threads when installing them but not taking them out. Always start them by hand.

You could use it and have no problems though.

 

I have put anti-seize on my spark plugs every time i put a new set in and did the same thing on my GSX for 4 years and i'm going to continue to do it.

 

I have had trouble getting plugs out on more than 1 occasion when i forgot to put anti seize.. Its been proven to work time and time again. You dont need alot of it either..

 

Anti-seize, being a lubricant as you correctly mentioned, will PREVENT threads from wearing and / or galling.

And if your plugs are loosening, it's because you don't use anti-seize and when you torque the plugs down, there's so much friction that you never actually properly seat the plugs.

So, in summary, use anti-seize on your plugs. You only need a tiny little bit, like a grain of rice sized amount.