Anti seize on lug nuts

[C M Smith <cmsmith@domain.elided>]

I too was raised  to always keep the lug nuts dry. However, I have used 
that copper stuff used to lube brake bits and it works great. I have an 86 
SAAB 9000 turbo which apparently is notorious for automatically loosening 
lug bolts and for the alloy wheels seizing to the hubs. Using the copper 
based brake goop sparingly on the hub center (and a bit of the back of the 
wheel/hub interface) as well as a dab on the lug bolt end as you insert it 
into the hole in the hub, works really well to prevent the wheel seizing on 
and allows the normal lug wrench to apply enough torque to stop the bolts 
from working themselves loose.

I don't use the stuff on my Alfa 164 or my 97 SAAB 9000 Aero though.
Michael Smith
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
91 Alfa 164L, White, original owner

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