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Exhaust System: Service and Repair


Lubrication To Prevent Seizing
Threaded joints subjected to wide temperature fluctuations have a tendency to seize, making removal more difficult.

Typical threaded joints of this type are:
Oxygen sensor
Retaining nuts for the exhaust manifold and turbocharger

Recommended lubricants: MOLYCOTE 1000 30 20 971 of NEVER SEIZE.