Spark Plug Anti-seize bad in AZ?

[Turblown]

So...
I pick up some plugs and anti-seize at Checker today and the guy behind the counter says he doesn't use anti-seize since we are in Arizona. He went on to explain that spark plugs help to distribute the heat throughout the engine and that anti-seize can block heat flow and cause problems... especially in AZ... since it's so hot (not that bad right now though). I proceeded home and used it anyways, but I was wondering if there is any validity to what he said.

Is Anti-seize a bad thing in high temp areas?

 

[midnght]

I do not see why. It is to keep it from seizing. Temps under the hood are regulated somewhat for all of us. Even the guys running Hugeantic turbos and tubular manifolds reaching high temps still use it.

Maybe it is a "Jaguar in the desert" thing. :laugh:

 

[Defiant]

Sounds like a fellow firmly on the fast-track to becoming a career counter man. He won't even need to have half his brain removed first.

Motors run at 200°. When you park, they'll soak up as far as half-again more.

I've been to Arizona. I don't recall anyplace getting up to much over 175°

A small amount of anti-seize on the spark plugs, particularly on an aluminum head, is always a good idea.

Keep this in mind when he gives you further recommendations. Don't ever let-on that you know just how stupid he is.

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

I'd have to agree with defiant on this one.

Use some anti-seize and don't listen to that jackass.

 

[Eagle 5]

ive never used anti seize or spark plugs and have not had a problem yet. not that i wont but maybe i just change my plugs often enough

 

[boostedinaz]

So...
I pick up some plugs and anti-seize at Checker today and the guy behind the counter says he doesn't use anti-seize since we are in Arizona. He went on to explain that spark plugs help to distribute the heat throughout the engine and that anti-seize can block heat flow and cause problems... especially in AZ... since it's so hot (not that bad right now though). I proceeded home and used it anyways, but I was wondering if there is any validity to what he said.

Is Anti-seize a bad thing in high temp areas?

Yeah that guy is a tool. I would ask him how many degrees his engine temp dropped after putting in some good plugs with no anti-seize.

 

[leet]

It sounds like that guy wants you to break something, so you have to go back

Use anti-seize, the small amount you need is not going to inhibit any heat transfer.

 

[RamenPride]

So...
He went on to explain that spark plugs help to distribute the heat throughout the engine and that anti-seize can block heat flow and cause problems... especially in AZ... since it's so hot (not that bad right now though).

that's one of the dumbest things I've heard

 

[oldman]

So...
I pick up some plugs and anti-seize at Checker today and the guy behind the counter says he doesn't use anti-seize since we are in Arizona. He went on to explain that spark plugs help to distribute the heat throughout the engine and that anti-seize can block heat flow and cause problems... especially in AZ... since it's so hot (not that bad right now though). I proceeded home and used it anyways, but I was wondering if there is any validity to what he said.

Is Anti-seize a bad thing in high temp areas?

Ask him why do Checker sell them in AZ then?

 

[Turblown]

Yeah... that's what I thought... thanks for the feedback guys!

 

[spyder97gs]

Wow, nearly all parts counter guys are full of incorrect information, and they sure love to give it. Typical parts guy, atleast from here where im from. I've never used anti-seize on my plugs either, but I change them quite often.

 

[Turbo Talon DL]

Anti seize is good because it keeps from hurting soft aluminum threads when you torque your plugs down to 20ft.lbs and then go to remove them later on

 

[Defiant]

Anti seize is good because it keeps from hurting soft aluminum threads when you torque your plugs down to 20ft.lbs and then go to remove them later on

Oof, 20.

Bring my horsewhip.

 

[2qik4u]

im suprized he didnt tell you to use a threadlock product! that guy is a turd!!!!

 

[brian9397gsx]

way to bring back a 5yr old thread

 

[black_gst]

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