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Originally Posted by 100%Chevy
It's die-electric grease.
It helps dissipate the heat generated by the module and conducts electricity(ground)New modules usually come with a note saying to use it.
Same stuff used to mount the cooling fins in your computer and for the same reason.
The better auto parts stores have it-Just ask for die-electric grease.
You do need to use it!
Mike.  |
Dielectric grease and thermal compound is not the same thing. Dielectric grease is used to prevent corrosion. It is an insulator. It will actually cause the module to run hotter.
Thermal compound will transfer heat. It won't insulate it.