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Enceladus

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greasing new spark plugs. copper or normal?
« on: 09 July 2013, 07:32:52 pm »
Currently replacing my spark plugs and seem to remember that its a good idea to pop a bit of grease on them.
What type is better?
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Re: greasing new spark plugs. copper or normal?
« Reply #1 on: 09 July 2013, 08:31:53 pm »
A little bit of copper on the threads couldn't hurt I guess, but I wouldn't use anything else. The high temperatures from the engine will melt and destroy any other grease I expect and I wouldn't want to see the results...
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Re: greasing new spark plugs. copper or normal?
« Reply #2 on: 09 July 2013, 08:40:54 pm »
thanks
thats what i thought but wanted to get other opinions
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Re: greasing new spark plugs. copper or normal?
« Reply #3 on: 09 July 2013, 08:48:20 pm »
Always used a bit of engine oil, not failed yet
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Re: greasing new spark plugs. copper or normal?
« Reply #4 on: 09 July 2013, 09:11:19 pm »
g'wan, dunk 'em in right up to the insulation.................just like one of my apprentices did!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: greasing new spark plugs. copper or normal?
« Reply #5 on: 09 July 2013, 10:31:40 pm »
Copper for me too - never had any issues with it.
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Re: greasing new spark plugs. copper or normal?
« Reply #6 on: 09 July 2013, 10:50:34 pm »
Don't fancy putting copper on em. 

I smear a tiny amount of graphite grease on then.  The grease carrier will burn off leaving the graphite behind.

To be honest there should be any need to use anything.
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