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Dielectric grease on spark plugs?

Old May 3, 2015 | 06:24 PM
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Dielectric grease on spark plugs?

Going to change out my spark plugs and wondering what the consensus is on dielectric grease? From what I've read Porsche doesn't recommend using it but I've read that many in general have had no complaints. Anyone with experience on a 996 can chime in on this issue? Thank you in advance.
 
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I'd go with what Porsche recommends, no grease. I've never heard of anyone having issues with the connection from the coil to the plug (once they have snapped on completely).
 
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No grease but with that said I find myself dabbing a bit of anti seize by habit sometime. I figure if it's gonna be in there for the next 75-100k, it can only help on the next extraction attempt.

The metals used in the new spark plugs aren't suppose to corrode like the old ones hence the reason why you don't need to apply anything.
 
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