I use anti-seize on a lot of things too, including lug bolts (they are bolts on my vehicles). I reduce torque accordingly and keep the seats clean. Any time I've checked the torque it's right where I left it.
On the hoses comment - petroleum tends to break down and swell rubber and similar components. I know there are a lot of different hose materials which may be out there, but all anti-seize is likely petroleum-based. Personally, I avoid getting it near anything rubber or plastic lest it cause more harm than good. I'd probably use a silicone based grease like "Super Lube" for hose assembly.
The spark plugs I use on German cars come with some anti-seize so I don't add any, but if I remove and reinstall the same plugs they get a dab. I use a spray-on anti-seize along with a cardboard cutout to lightly coat my rotor hats before installing my winter tires and I've never had a wheel doing anything but fall right off in the spring (compared to the rubber mallets required in past years). Suspension bolts, various screws holding wheel well liners, exhaust stuff, everything. I also don't understand where people who don't use it on anything are coming from. New cars every 3 years somewhere where there's no salt?
On the hoses comment - petroleum tends to break down and swell rubber and similar components. I know there are a lot of different hose materials which may be out there, but all anti-seize is likely petroleum-based. Personally, I avoid getting it near anything rubber or plastic lest it cause more harm than good. I'd probably use a silicone based grease like "Super Lube" for hose assembly.
The spark plugs I use on German cars come with some anti-seize so I don't add any, but if I remove and reinstall the same plugs they get a dab. I use a spray-on anti-seize along with a cardboard cutout to lightly coat my rotor hats before installing my winter tires and I've never had a wheel doing anything but fall right off in the spring (compared to the rubber mallets required in past years). Suspension bolts, various screws holding wheel well liners, exhaust stuff, everything. I also don't understand where people who don't use it on anything are coming from. New cars every 3 years somewhere where there's no salt?
