Anti-sieze compound on wheel studs?
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Having read a few recent posts about siezed wheel nuts I was wondering what people's experience/opinions are re: uisng "anti-sieze" compound on lug nuts.
I have used it in the past on various vehicles with mixed results i.e. some nuts/bolts still take extra effort to loosen and yes I always use a torque wrench to tighten them.
I have used it in the past on various vehicles with mixed results i.e. some nuts/bolts still take extra effort to loosen and yes I always use a torque wrench to tighten them.
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Would there be a change in the required/suggested torque on the lug nuts when using anti-seize?
I use antiseize routinely on assembling parts. It is a must on any stainless steel fasteners, to prevent galling. As in engine assembly (in my antique engines and Chevy V8's), the right lube is required on head bolts, etc. to ensure consistent torquing; but the torque specs can change depending on whether lube is used or which type of lube.
Good question - seems quite obvious.
I use antiseize routinely on assembling parts. It is a must on any stainless steel fasteners, to prevent galling. As in engine assembly (in my antique engines and Chevy V8's), the right lube is required on head bolts, etc. to ensure consistent torquing; but the torque specs can change depending on whether lube is used or which type of lube.
Good question - seems quite obvious.
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Originally Posted by DWS964
Would there be a change in the required/suggested torque on the lug nuts when using anti-seize?
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Maybe one should use aluminum paste instead of copper. At least in the marine world (I had a sailracing career many years ago) we try to avoid aluminium (lug nuts) and copper.
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Originally Posted by DWS964
Would there be a change in the required/suggested torque on the lug nuts when using anti-seize?