did i get the right anti-seize?

rxtasy · 09-02-2010, 05:24 PM

okay, so i'm still not sure if i'm going to use it on the spark plug threads. i figured i'd go ahead an buy some at autozone just in case. this i what i got:

permatex sensor-safe ultra copper silicone gasket maker

is this the right stuff...the assistant there said it was the only copper one they had...it does not say anti-seize anywhere

thanks

Express · 09-02-2010, 05:28 PM

why do you need anti seize for spark plugs?

rxtasy · 09-02-2010, 07:09 PM

well, there is obviously some heavy debate as to whether it should be applied or not...i'm leaning toward not but the bentley manual does say to do so....I looked on the permatex website and the autozone guy gave me the wrong stuff...glad i checked

ENINTY · 09-02-2010, 08:55 PM

You are close. You need Permatex copper anti-sieze. Copper is high-temp anti-sieze. Silver based anti-size is for low temp applications.

742 · 09-03-2010, 12:28 PM

Do not use what you bought. And you need to find a better parts store!

Chriztofor · 09-03-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rxtasy

okay, so i'm still not sure if i'm going to use it on the spark plug threads. i figured i'd go ahead an buy some at autozone just in case. this i what i got:

permatex sensor-safe ultra copper silicone gasket maker

is this the right stuff...the assistant there said it was the only copper one they had...it does not say anti-seize anywhere

thanks

Whoa! That is GLUE not ant-seize! You use that to form gaskets on valve covers.

Chriztofor · 09-03-2010, 04:01 PM

Here is the correct stuff; if you want to use it. http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81343.../dp/B0002UEOLO

rxtasy · 09-06-2010, 03:41 PM

thanks chriztofor,

I went to autozone and returned the one they gave me. They have the one you linked above...however, I do not see where it says it is copper based as others have suggested on this board...thought?

Chriztofor · 09-06-2010, 11:15 PM

I never used anti-seize, I just posted that to point you in the right direction.

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rxtasy Private 15 Rep 69 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	well, there is obviously some heavy debate as to whether it should be applied or not...i'm leaning toward not but the bentley manual does say to do so....I looked on the permatex website and the autozone guy gave me the wrong stuff...glad i checked
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ENINTY Banned 173 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	You are close. You need Permatex copper anti-sieze. Copper is high-temp anti-sieze. Silver based anti-size is for low temp applications.
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742 Major 13 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: E90 325i; F10 528i; 2002tii Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Do not use what you bought. And you need to find a better parts store!
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Here is the correct stuff; if you want to use it. http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81343.../dp/B0002UEOLO __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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rxtasy Private 15 Rep 69 Posts Drives: Bmw Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	thanks chriztofor, I went to autozone and returned the one they gave me. They have the one you linked above...however, I do not see where it says it is copper based as others have suggested on this board...thought?
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	I never used anti-seize, I just posted that to point you in the right direction. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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