Dielectric Grease Alternative

[Job]

Yeah you don’t want copper in the name of your headlight wiring connectors grease. This gave me the idea to harvest a little excess grease from my newer car and put the dab on my older cars wiring connector. They usually have a little excess. I don’t want to be trying to use a new tube of dielectric grease before I am in the casket like others are having to do.

I just ordered the 3 oz tube of permatex 22058 from Amazon. I was doing connectors in my older vehicle and decided I can just have them put the used tube in my casket so I get my money’s worth. Thanks for making me spend $7.

 

[SHOZ]

Yeah you don’t want copper in the name of your headlight wiring connectors grease. This gave me the idea to harvest a little excess grease from my newer car and put the dab on my older cars wiring connector. They usually have a little excess. I don’t want to be trying to use a new tube of dielectric grease before I am in the casket like others are having to do.

I use it in brake pins. For electrical connectors I use a low melt point wax like grease.

 

[kschachn]

I've used copper anti-seize to improve electric conductivity in corrosive environments. It helps a lot.

If there's a problem with conductivity in a connector then there is a problem with the connector.

 

[4WD]

Yeah you don’t want copper in the name of your headlight wiring connectors grease. This gave me the idea to harvest a little excess grease from my newer car and put the dab on my older cars wiring connector. They usually have a little excess. I don’t want to be trying to use a new tube of dielectric grease before I am in the casket like others are having to do.

I just ordered the 3 oz tube of permatex 22058 from Amazon. I was doing connectors in my older vehicle and decided I can just have them put the used tube in my casket so I get my money’s worth. Thanks for making me spend $7.

Right … I will confess to grabbing the little one shot tubes at AZ … a bit over priced but not like the upscale bulbs.
Like it clean and fresh …

 

[Jetronic]

If there's a problem with conductivity in a connector then there is a problem with the connector.

Yes, but if the connector is on order and the vehicle has to go, this was a solution

 

[willbur]

If there's a problem with conductivity in a connector then there is a problem with the connector.

I follow your reasoning concerning conductive grease on connections. OTH, a little packet of copper anti seize is provided with O2 sensors. Primarily to ease future removal, but if it will lead to bad results as you said previously; I don't think Denso would include it. I use copper AZ on bare ground connections exposed to weather. Would like to know

 

[kschachn]

I follow your reasoning concerning conductive grease on connections. OTH, a little packet of copper anti seize is provided with O2 sensors. Primarily to ease future removal, but if it will lead to bad results as you said previously; I don't think Denso would include it. I use copper AZ on bare ground connections exposed to weather. Would like to know

I’m not sure what you’re asking but the anti seize packet included with the O2 sensors isn’t for the electrical connection. Doesn’t Denso give you clear instructions of how and where to apply it?

 

[willbur]

I’m not sure what you’re asking but the anti seize packet included with the O2 sensors isn’t for the electrical connection. Doesn’t Denso give you clear instructions of how and where to apply it?

I'm asking if copper AZ is appropriate for protecting bare ground connections given their exposure to the elements, accelerated corrosion due to underhood engine heat, moisture, winter salt etc. That Denso AZ packet stuff goes on the sensor threads. I know its not there to enhance conductivity but to prevent sensor seizure when removing. But I use it to protect and seal the connections from environmental damage and the resulting poor grounds. Poor grounds are responsible for many weird drivability problems and bizarre electrical issues. So in response to your earlier post comment that conductive grease will lead to problems if one uses it instead of dielectric grease, I ask this question. The question is not about using it on Denso sensors. Ideas?

 

[X15]

I'm asking if copper AZ is appropriate for protecting bare ground connections given their exposure to the elements, accelerated corrosion due to underhood engine heat, moisture, winter salt etc. That Denso AZ packet stuff goes on the sensor threads. I know its not there to enhance conductivity but to prevent sensor seizure when removing. But I use it to protect and seal the connections from environmental damage and the resulting poor grounds. Poor grounds are responsible for many weird drivability problems and bizarre electrical issues. So in response to your earlier post comment that conductive grease will lead to problems if one uses it instead of dielectric grease, I ask this question. The question is not about using it on Denso sensors. Ideas?

I researched this for myself a while back and decided to go with silicone dielectric grease that I already have on hand, anti-oxidant grease would also be a good option.

In the automotive world "bare ground connection" usually means a tin plated copper ring terminal fastened against the unpainted galvanized steel body of the vehicle. Bare copper in contact with galvanized steel is a recipe for corrosion, so it's important not to damage the tin plating when cleaning terminals. Adding more copper in the form of Anti-Seize just seems like a bad idea to me.

 

[willbur]

I researched this for myself a while back and decided to go with silicone dielectric grease that I already have on hand, anti-oxidant grease would also be a good option.

In the automotive world "bare ground connection" usually means a tin plated copper ring terminal fastened against the unpainted galvanized steel body of the vehicle. Bare copper in contact with galvanized steel is a recipe for corrosion, so it's important not to damage the tin plating when cleaning terminals. Adding more copper in the form of Anti-Seize just seems like a bad idea to me.

Thankyou for that. Interesting observation. In my experience, I have not noticed corrosion after using copper AZ. I don't think there is a lot of copper in it- its not pure copper.

 

[partspro]

At AAP, the entire store was frequently rated on the ADD ON sale of dielectric grease. Just a $1 add-on. They would even send "as Secret Shopper", usually a Store Manager, from a very different location. Such cr@p, kinda glad I do not work there.

 

[willbur]

Thankyou for that. Interesting observation. In my experience, I have not noticed corrosion after using copper AZ. I don't think there is a lot of copper in it- its not pure copper.

I researched this for myself a while back and decided to go with silicone dielectric grease that I already have on hand, anti-oxidant grease would also be a good option.

In the automotive world "bare ground connection" usually means a tin plated copper ring terminal fastened against the unpainted galvanized steel body of the vehicle. Bare copper in contact with galvanized steel is a recipe for corrosion, so it's important not to damage the tin plating when cleaning terminals. Adding more copper in the form of Anti-Seize just seems like a bad idea to me.

Are frames and bodies constructed of galvanized steel? If so, why do I see so many rusted out vehicles? Perhaps European brands are bc I don't see rust on them.

 

[alcyon]

Super Lube is also die electric