silicone grease for spark plugs

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silicone grease for spark plugs

Postby markren2004 » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:02 pm

I'm about to service my Megane, including changing the spark plugs, i hear that i should re-apply silicone grease to the coils/plugs contacts.
I've just been to Renault and they want £40 for the grease !!!

anyone know of an alternative "cheaper" brand to using Renault's own.
A link in the reply would be nice, so i can see what i need.
thanks in advance.
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Postby IainMW » Thu Oct 25, 2007 12:12 pm

Can't see why it would be so expensive? :shock:

This might do?
https://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/Electrochemi ... tid=168671

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https://cpc.farnell.com/jsp/Electrochemi ... tid=166250
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Postby markren2004 » Thu Oct 25, 2007 1:21 pm

I assume the £40 was for a VERY large tub of the stuff :-)
I didn't wait long enough to find out.

what i'm wondering is if Mulit-purpose silicone grease can be used
https://www.maplin.co.uk/searchtemplate. ... N%20GREASE
or do i need stuff that complies with a particular standard ?
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Postby IainMW » Thu Oct 25, 2007 2:39 pm

That's the same stuff as my first link to CPC's website!

Don't see any reason why not?
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Postby WebCode » Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:08 pm

The "grease" specified by Renault is not silicon based, it is a high insulation non setting insulation compound..

Yes it is indeed £40 for a small tube! A complete tube would be enough to insulate around 100 cars...
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Postby IainMW » Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:52 pm

Webcode... you're still out there!

It this compount specific to Renault or is it available elsewhere? If so what's it called?
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Postby markren2004 » Fri Oct 26, 2007 12:24 pm

found this on a french website and translates to...
FLUOSTAR 2L Grease of electrical waterproof quality without silicone

which led me to...
PFPE synthetic fluid Grease
Viscosity ISO VG 150 (135-165 cSt / 40°C)
Automotive equipments Mechanical engineering

so it does sound very specialist, although this looks like it might do the job...
https://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?Mod ... 0#overview
one of the FAQ's is
Q) Can I use this on ignition coils on a car - TDA
A) Yes the product does support that.
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Postby AlexB » Sat Oct 27, 2007 12:25 am

The original grease is made with fluor and not silicone based, as Webcode said.

Good to hear from you, Webcode!
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Postby WebCode » Sun Oct 28, 2007 3:03 pm

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