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Whats the general consensus on using anti-seize on the threads of the spark plugs on a d17a motor?

 
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if you wanna be able to take them out in the future put a bit on the threads and torque them to 13ft lbs

 
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id say no anti-seize. and only remove/install them when the engine is fully cold.

I actually think oem plugs come with a dab of anti-seize on the threads already

 
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Well i just changed out my plugs yesterday and I would have to say use anti-seize. There is a reason why mechanics all over the world recommend that you use it. Why risk the chance of your plug not coming out and stripping the threads.

 
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wheres your proof that mechanics all over the world recommend anti-seize when installing plugs. as long as you torque them properly, you will have no problems removing them later.

 
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Ive always used it since I had to help a friend replace the head in his 89 civic due to a stripped and rusted spark plug hole. antisize is worth it IMO, my father has been a mechanic for 30+ years and uses it too...

 
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Aluminum heads don't rust, and 2 dissimilar materials (the head and the plug) should not corrosion bond together.

The answer should be NO. Anti-sieze alters the torque thats applied because it squishes. If you want the accurate value of torque to be applied to the plugs, then do as what was said above... install in remove them from a stone cold engine.
So long as they're properly torqued, they should come out when its time to change them again.

... but as you can see, there's arguement to the issue, and I think either way is probably considered acceptable, as both with and without do work.