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Service Writing Tip: Justify Your Recommendations
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Using anti-seize when installing spark plugs was once common practice, but today, you might want to think twice before adding anything to your spark plug threads. Pete explains why today’s plugs generally don’t need any thread prep when installing, unlike old school plug swaps.
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