Can you use anti seize on lug studs?

Anti seize containers say they can be used on threaded fasteners, but almost never say to use them on lug nuts and studs because of serious liability. When they say threaded fasteners, they mean for the engine and brake assembly.

Should you use anti seize on wheel lugs?

Permatex® does not recommend the use of any anti-seize product on wheel studs. Many people have used anti-seize for this applications, however, there is the potential for over-torqueing and therefore, higher clamp loads and potentially dangerous bolt stretch.

Should I lubricate wheel studs?

A. Putting oil or any kind of lubricant on the wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or wheel studs is a very bad idea. But please do not ever lubricate the studs or bolts. When tightening up the wheel, check for the correct torque numbers for your particular wheel and car combination.

Where should you not use anti seize?

Do not use anti-seize as a lubricant such as on caliper slide pins or on threads for a bushing press or any mechanical assembly that requires a lubricant. Do not use anti-seize on exposed threads because the compound can attract contaminants that may contribute to thread damage when the fastener is removed.

When should you use anti seize?

Anti-seize should be used when two metals are involved (similar or dissimilar), when threads may be exposed to corrosion and fastener that frequently get removed.

What should you use anti seize on?

Anti-seize products are applied to bolts, fasteners, flanges and other clamped interfaces to prevent galling, seizing and corrosion, as well as lubricating to ease disassembly.

When should I use anti seize grease?

Because of its high solids content, anti-seize can handle high load applications while still providing lubrication and friction reduction….Anti-Seize.

Where should you not use anti-seize?