Quote from NGK concerning anti-seize compound

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Steve T - 17 Mar 2004 19:16 GMT

Responce from the manufacturer.

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Hello,

We don't recommend anti seize due to the fact it directly affects torque of
the spark plug. In addition to this it can affect heat dissipation. We
don't have anything written concerning this issue.

Jon MacQuarrie
Technical Support Specialist
jmacquarrie@ngksparkplugs.com

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If you believe you know more about this than the people designing the plugs,
feel free to ignore their recommendation. Then again you should also ignore
torquing the plugs to their specs, recommended gap, correct plug to use for
the application etc etc....

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JM - 18 Mar 2004 05:13 GMT

That's interesting and I appreciate your information.

On the other hand, see my comment under Platinum Plugs to the effect
that anti-seize is okay IMHO.

I'm sure that NGK has no agenda other than making their plugs easy to
install on the assembly line. Fact is, I trust Nissan more than NGK,
and if there was a problem using anti-seize (such as increased
resistance causing ignition coils to burn out), then I'm sure Nissan
would have a TSB out on it by now.

JM

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Tux - 18 Mar 2004 07:29 GMT

Very interesting indeed

I would tend to believe the the antisieze would promote better heat
dissipation. Sort of the same principle as the compound that is used
betweenPC processors and heatsinks. It fills any air gaps and it is
definitely a heat conductor.
Just don't get any on the electrode and you'll be fine.

> That's interesting and I appreciate your information.
>
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> JM

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Steve T - 19 Mar 2004 00:25 GMT

> That's interesting and I appreciate your information.
>
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> resistance causing ignition coils to burn out), then I'm sure Nissan
> would have a TSB out on it by now.

You're right it's not a big deal, just a waste of time and could cause more
problems than it fixes.

I highly doubt nissan writes TSB on every possible problem that can arise
from people using poor service techniques on their cars, for example I've
never seen one about using WD-40 for lubricating door hinges even though
doing this -will- wear out the door hinges.

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