Used Dielectric Grease instead of Anti Seize...help!

[dilip4runner1]

Well, the title sums it up.

I was properly muddled in changing my spark plugs. Now I have gone and used dielectric grease instead of anti seize. What should I do?

Will this be a problem down the road? Should I fix it right away? I drove about 15 miles, without realizing it.

I really hope to get some answers, because I am not getting enough information from the Google.

Thanks

 

[red-runner]

I am not an expert, but I believe there are a couple of things to think about:

1) how much did you use? Could affect torque (on the plugs), but that's gonna also be the case with anti-seize.

2) Is it high-temp grease? I assume it is, since most dielectric grease is. It would definitely cause a problem if it lost viscosity due to heat, and worked it's way around things that are supposed to arc (since it is made to prevent that).

Anyway, not trying to alarm you. If it were me, I'd probably clean it up, but I also doubt it will cause any real harm. Just better to be safe IMO.

 

[BrianSD_42]

I don't how bad it is or isn't BUT at least it is a binary question (meaning no troubleshooting) and you have an easy way to reverse by just removing the plugs asap and using the correct lube.

 

[Ask10]

Just coming from working in a shop before, I've seen people put the dumbest things on spark plugs (and other things like connectors) from bacon grease (at least the owner claimed they did), to vegetable oil, to completely immersing the entire spark plug in oil for whatever reason. I'll venture to say you're okay.

Seriously though, I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[TheDurk]

I really doubt dielectric grease will prevent electrical continuity between plug and block which is your only real downside. If you are not getting misfires right now, I doubt it will develop them in the future. If they are NGK's, the manufacturer recommends NO thread lubricant so the only risk to having some that is not really a lubricant is the slight risk of over-torquing if you use a torque wrench.

I'd just forget about it.