How and When To Use Anti Seize

Today in the shop we are going over how and when to use anti-seize. Anti-seize will make future jobs easier. The anti-seize we are talking about has two different options. Silver anti-seize is good from -60 degrees to 1600 degrees, copper anti-seize is good from -30 to 2000 degrees. You don't need to use a lot of this stuff, so try to just cover the threads you know will be used. When using this with hardware that needs to be torqued to a specific spec be sure to reduce the torque value by 20%-30%, if not you could strip the threads. Gloves are a must but just know a head of time... anti-seize WILL STILL GET EVERYWHERE.
As Always, check out the parts we carry for your project car or truck at www.fpautoparts.com
Follow us on our social pages;
/ firstplaceautoparts
/ firstplaceautoparts
/ first-place-auto-parts
/ firstplace_auto

[@paulg3316]

Toilet seat bolts; Escutcheon Mounting Nuts on faucets; bicycle threaded stems/wedges; license plate bolts; bicycle bottom bracket threads (not the bearings)! But never on bicycle wheel bearings or any 2 assemblies which rotate/move relatively to each other. Excellent explanation especially the term “static assemblies” which describes when it should be used - joining two or more assemblies that are static/stationary relative to each other.

[@samgokuo1775]

I wish i knew this kind of product before. Very useful in water pump housing bolts. usually i put grease on the bolts after disassembly and reassembly to minimize difficulty removing in the future. Thanks for the video, well explained.

[@MoeLarryTheCheese]

Love the way this guy speaks, relaxed and especially doesn't say "go ahead and" every 2 sentences! Very informative really knows his stuff. Great video!

[@MarzNet256]

Excellent. Super concise.

[@hillcountrygarage]

Thank you. Very helpful and informative.

[@brucesabatoni3410]

Great video thanks.

[@quantummandavid]

This video was incredible. Thank you.

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaksiege9753]

Thank you for the information good sir.

[@kelmed4954]

Perfect, thanks.

[@neekopeeko9054]

Bad ass CR 500. Thanks for the tips

[@pambinbjozon7505]

Thank you very much. Now I know!

[@LaenPvP]

This guy is a genius. I truly appreciate such a deep level of wisdom you share as It's extremely informative for just a random thought that popped up in my head, "should i be using anti seize?"

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Genius...no, car guy? Absolutely. Thank you for the kind comments and for watching the video!

[@davidgreen750]

Thanks very informative video .

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnborja6518]

Thank you. I learned a lot from this video. I will talk about anti-seize in my AP Chemistry class next year, since you talked about the galvanic corrosion that occurs when dissimilar metals meet.

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HaroldJohnson]

Came here because watched starter replacement video in which mechanic mentioned using WD-40 on starter mounting bolts. I was wondering if this would effect the torque required, and your video answered my question. Thank you for posting this video!

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Glad it helped

[@pintobean8935]

Thank you so much for all this information. Learned something new today. I have a license relocation kit for my new car and want to use the toe hook in the front for the plate. a) What kind of anti seize do you recommend? I am in the DC area for weather reference. b) Do I need to reapply the anti seize every few years or just once is good? Thanks!

[@kayvons8736]

Thank you!

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Welcome!

[@alinmuresan8374]

Thanks very mutch

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

You are welcome

[@Sjef0194517]

Another good use of anti seize is to capsulate bolts and fastners. Stops corrosion and protects them against water and salt

[@josejaimeceja3979]

could thread locker do the same? I dont know which to appy to my byke :c I have both antiseize compound and thread locker in my garage...

[@danielguerra626]

Everywhere!!!

[@wildmanofthewynooch7028]

read the back of the Bottle it comes in Permatex states not to be used on lug nits or wheel studs. do not do it! even if you think backing the torque off by 30%

[@eliadbu]

I have bolts in water heater tank that get really corroded, I will use antiseize in new tank's bolt to prevent the corrosion.

[@fosty.]

Came for the immature comments (I'm disappointed) - stayed for the knowledge. Thanks.

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

lol thanks for staying

[@billterri4889]

So which anti seize would be best for chain adjuster bolts , (hardened OR SS steel, I'm not sure which) into threaded aluminum swingarm?

[@frankjohnson8750]

Stainless steel bolt and stainless steel nut galls something fierce

[@joandodds7626]

I have three big bottles and the lids were not properly sealing them in the anti-seize is gotten really thick do you know what way or what to add to it to thin it out and make it more viscous...I’m a old retired cheap jack of all trades!

[@OKMATE11]

Is the only bolt thread lubricant you can get is anti seize and threadlocker?

[@jonbishop9062]

How about on the FWD where the wheel bearing rests?

[@terranceaskew3165]

Use antiseize everywhere, all the time. Working on a car, in the shop, grocery shopping, eating food, having sex. Never stop using it, always use it.

[@jacobeparsels9251]

I prefer penetrating oil 🤣

[@shaquileoatmeal7365]

Every time... Never not use it

[@jajambo1214]

FYI, the smaller bolt requires higher % torque reducing when you apply the anti sieze.

[@captmulch1]

Read the Ajax Fasteners manual - always reduce by 30%

[@kentran042392]

Can I use it when replacing rotors? That way it doesn’t seize up with the axel.

[@juicebox22a]

Yes. Clean and wire wheel the mating surfaces and apply just a light coat of antiseize.

[@4speed3pedals]

When using stainless steel nuts and bolts, if installed dry the threads can gall and break when removing, if you are lucky and reuse them, installing the nuts will have resistance or be hard to turn with your fingers. Replace them if this happens as it will get worse. Anti-seize will prevent this. Find a torque chart and you will see stainless bolts require less torque than plain steel bolts with no head markings. A 7/16 stainless bolt is torqued to 400 inch pounds or 33.3 lb.ft. t Also know that the manufacturer also recommends it for ball joint tapers and tie rod tapers. Again , too much does not make it better..

[@barryarsenault9796]

Help..don’t know all this. You know you trade! I had an issue on a dock in a fresh water lake. I used Stainlees steel for bumper bolts. They seize up. Twice I cut off the bolt head. Now going to try galvanized dipped steel this year. Was hoping to use some anti-seize on the bolts held by a nut. Good idea yes/no?

[@joandodds7626]

Yes, I do aluminum anti seize on my bolts on my dock for years... in freshwater !

[@tthams73]

Grease doesn’t burn off in an oxygen free environment (like bolt threads) grease will carbonized and work like an adhesive.

[@ponchotran9004]

How about Wheel studs? Should anti-seize be used there?

[@percyfaith11]

Most definitely. Just reduce the torque specified by 30%.

[@jasonatkins1095]

Would Anti Seize be good on bolting lawn mower blade back on after sharpening? Thanks alot for the info in the video

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Blanket statement warning "always follow the mower manufacturers recommendations". Anti-seize excels in areas where either dis-similar metals are threaded into each other or in areas where corrosion is likely to take place.

[@fadmap9676]

Might be a stupid question but antifreeze on banjo bolt for brake on the caliper ?

[@robertmaybeth3434]

6 months an no answer? I'll put it this way, I've never seen it used on that particular fastener, and never saw one corroded in place either. If I lived in a damp area, I would use it, personally.

[@pinhead248]

I personally wouldn't use it on a banjo bolt. I'd be worried about contamination of the fluid and causing a stoppage in one of the lines. I could be completely wrong but that's my train of thought on it.

[@connor3288]

I would not use it, it could easily result in contamination, the banjo threads aren't isolated from brake fluid. If brake banjo bolt, i would lube bolt with brake fluid before install. P/s banjo bolt, p/s fluid. Putting a tiny bit on brake bleeder screw threads should be fine as long as you don't reverse pressure bleed your brakes(pushing fluid up towards the master), or brake fluid on them as well. Lubed threads are happy threads, whether you use oil, grease, antiseize, loctite, etc. Prevents galling and corrosion, and aides disassembly.

[@percyfaith11]

I usually just wash them when mine get sticky.

[@mail06513]

Should you use anti-seize on lug nut threads?

[@percyfaith11]

yes

[@ricksanchez3176]

So.... if the dude before or factory would have put some antisieze on the collar of the bolt and "that little bit where the nut makes contact" it would have helped? Who cares if it attracts dust if it prevents corrosion, a little blaster and it washes away.

[@ministryofwrongthink6962]

does anti-seize work with Lock-tite?

[@ministryofwrongthink6962]

😉

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

I believe that would work like trying to put the backsides of magnets together.

[@bioshock1778]

So... Essentially wherever threads are at risk of corrosion and swelling(every damn fastener)

[@guitarplayerwannabee]

You say anti-seize can be used on spark plug threads and show a photo of a NGK plug. That company, and Autolite say do NOT use anti-seize because their plugs are specially treated.

[@FirstPlaceAutoParts]

Always follow the manufacturers recommendations when a plug manufacturer "specially treats" its plug threads or recommends not using anti-seize.

[@bernardocisneros4402]

I know some plug manufacturer's say that but I call bullshit on it. For example, I had a lot of trouble removing the original Denso plugs from my Toyota Camry at 120K miles (Iridium plugs), so I was cussing Toyota for not using anti-seize, and I was planning to use anti-seize on the new Denso plugs. The auto parts store didn't have Denso and the owner's manual stated you can use either Denso or NGK. The parts store had the NGK so I got them. I read the instructions and it said not to use anti-seize because the threads were made with a certain metal or coating that didn't need anti-seize so I installed them without anti-seize and oh boy do I regret it. I had a really tough time taking them out at 240K miles. I actually thought I was going to damage the threads in the head. Just to make sure I wouldn't have a problem putting in the new plugs, I chased the threads with a thread chaser. This time I got the same NGK plugs and added a little anti-seize to every plug. I torqued it to spec so I guess I overtightened. I just replaced the plugs about a month ago at 360K miles and they came out as if I had put them in the day before. No issues so I used some anti-seize again and torqued to spec again. Maybe I should've called a rep from NGK to come help me take them out when I had so much trouble taking them out due to following thei instructions, If you replace your plugs every 30k, 50k, or 60k, then maybe you won't have trouble without anti-seize but 120K is a long time.

[@guitarplayerwannabee]

​ Normally, one wouldn't leave plugs 120k before inspecting.. Couldn't that have been the problem. What was the service interval that Toyota recommended?

[@josearana7704]

I think u forgot one thing how much is this stuff??

[@joandodds7626]

Priceless when you go to remove bolts

[@Invisibletwitte]

Using anti seize could overheat the plug it's not recommended to do so

[@JefeDeUsted]

I remember when I used to refer to steel as metal. Think last time I did it I was 11 years old though 😂

[@nottigerking9586]

Your chins are huge

[@Jrod_FPV]

Debreeze. 😝 Thank you for the info!

[@Joop3000]

Thanks! Very good video.