How to Properly Use Anti-Seize

[lkchris]

Contradictory for sure, although imho the best advice is follow the design engineers' specification. Those at the "mechanic" level don't have the background to decide different.

Mercedes goes out of its way to warn against using anti seize on wheel bolts. Porsche specifies using it.

Bosch spark plugs forbid using it.

For the original poster ... exhaust system connections downstream from those at the cylinder head are not particularly critical, and antiseize is likely a good idea in any event. Optimoly TA is probably better than the dime store (FLAPS) stuff.

[Burg Boxster]

Originally Posted by lkchris

Bosch spark plugs forbid using it.

The last few Bosch O2 sensors I bought had a dab on them...

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by lkchris

Bosch spark plugs forbid using it.

Good, you can have them come help you when their plugs pull the threads out of your aluminum heads...............