Hi,

I just purchased a new 07 RAM 1500 5.7L. Should I remove the plugs and coat the threads in never sieze? I've heard that by the time i have 30,000 miles on my truck the factory plugs will have siezed in place?!?!

Thanks,

Aaron

 

When replacing them you always want to use anti-seize and torqued to the correct specs. I'm sure the factory uses a little anti-seize on the stockers so I wouldn't worry about that. Even if they don't, just change them on time and they'll be fine.

*Edited for spelling*

 

Although i haven't did a tune up on my present truck, the previous one i did, and when changing the spark plugs, i did coat them with the "Never seize" compound. It's my understanding that it will prevent it from getting stuck. But look, again i have never changed the spark plugs on a Ram, so i would wait until one of the other experienced guys came on board and offered their advice..Just to make sure...These new trucks are very funny, and any thing can set them off. Hope this helps.

 

I don't recommend removing the plugs to coat them with anti-sieze. They should already haveit on them. Besides that, taking out the plugs is a chore that I don't think is worth the trouble even if they don't already have anti-sieze. I've done it two times now, it gets easier every time but still not something I look for reasons to do.

 

Can't be too hard...looks like all of the plugs go straight into the top of the heads.I can see howdoing16 would take forever though..

 

Anti-sieze is recommended because the plug threads are steel and the head is aluminum. When heated, they expand/contractat different rates which can cause seizure. But I 've never heard of it actually happening which is why I rec against removing plugs to coat them. Techniques and recommendations for changing plugs are well documented on this forum. It's not too bad but takes several beer and lots of cussing.

 

I have been working on engines for years, never have I used anti seize.

 

Using anti-seize is not a bad idea. I do, but not for the above reasons. I use the copper anti-seize because it is used for high heat areas, and the biggest reason I do is to help stop any thread gaulling caused by steel on aluminum. The FSM does not have a recommended torque for the plugs, at least I couldn't find it when I looked. The best thing I've found for this-so far- is to follow the plug manufacturers recommendations. If I remember right, the Champion coppers I just installed said something like contact plus 1/4 turn. Look on the box, it'll tell you. OH YA, I almost forgot, if you do decide to use it, use it very sparingly---a very light coat, over time after many plug changes, the stuff does build up into a cake, kinda like really old grease does

 

Hopefully not professionally...actually it wouldn't surprise me because most shops take short cuts when they can. It's just a little preventive maintenance and it does stop the metals from bonding....a extra 5 minutes and a little mess never hurt anyone.

 

Thanks for all of the replies. I think I'll wait until my first scheduled spark plug change and use never sieze.

Thanks again,

Aaron