Magnetic Oil Drain Plug
10-02-2007, 04:00 AM
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I have one, always covered in a "fine fuzz of filings", not sure if it does any good, but I get a nice warm feeling.......
I just bought the size that fits an RX-7, most good car shops stock 'em.
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I just bought the size that fits an RX-7, most good car shops stock 'em.
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10-02-2007, 06:58 AM
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spoon sports for honda cars has magnetic drain plugs. i kept them in case... it may have same thread pitch. and a cheap way to get a magnetic drain plug for your tranny is to get one from an automatic trans. diff is another story.
10-02-2007, 04:15 PM
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stock drain plugs doesn't have magnets. kics project and TC sportline makes magnetic drain plugs. kics is a little more expensive but it's jdmtyteyo! 
10-02-2007, 07:16 PM
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I think it is better to get a used speaker magnet and just put it in the oil pan. When you change engine oil, remove the whole oil pan and clean it. Those magnet plug is just too small and have very minor effect.
But before you decide on the magnet deal, I just wanna know, if it is effective on the aluminum housing and the apex seal cutting.
Maybe is better to mod for twin filter
But before you decide on the magnet deal, I just wanna know, if it is effective on the aluminum housing and the apex seal cutting.
Maybe is better to mod for twin filter
You worried too much.....
10-02-2007, 08:23 PM
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Uh what? you want to drop the oil pan when changing oil? That's not only time consuming, but unless you reinstall it properly and make a good gasket around it, you're just asking for problems...
10-02-2007, 10:24 PM
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As far as I know, 4 AT doesn't have drain plug and have to remove the whole pan (told by a mechanic). And remove the pan won't be long if you use the right tools. Perhaps, maybe faster because don't need to wait so long for draining. The mechanic should have power tools and the pan removal just need a right size socket + extension. Regarding the gasket, you can choose either original gasket set or liquid gasket. If you have time, you can buy a big piece of paper gasket and cut by yourselves. Very easy. Just put some oil on the pan contact area, stamp it on the paper, cut it out and use a small metal tube and hammer to punch holes (if you don't have proper tools). It will be more than enough to hold that little pressure. But I'm not sure if you can somehow pump until 20 bar. About the heat, if you worrying, then have to check the oil filter o-ring 1st.
10-03-2007, 02:39 AM
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Are you talking about the trans oil pan or engine oil pan. Doesn't have a drain plug? I guess for the past 40k my mechanic have been sucking the oil out of the dipstick as i am preety sure they did not drop the oil pan.
Better pay my mechanic more for the effort.
Better pay my mechanic more for the effort.
10-03-2007, 02:41 AM
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Ermm.. I don't drive a 4AT but I don't think there is a car out there that doesn't have a drain plug on the oil pan. Maybe your mechanic is trying to "drain" your money by claiming extra work.. time to change mechanic/workshop.
10-03-2007, 03:51 AM
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As far as I know, 4 AT doesn't have drain plug and have to remove the whole pan (told by a mechanic). And remove the pan won't be long if you use the right tools. Perhaps, maybe faster because don't need to wait so long for draining. The mechanic should have power tools and the pan removal just need a right size socket + extension. Regarding the gasket, you can choose either original gasket set or liquid gasket. If you have time, you can buy a big piece of paper gasket and cut by yourselves. Very easy. Just put some oil on the pan contact area, stamp it on the paper, cut it out and use a small metal tube and hammer to punch holes (if you don't have proper tools). It will be more than enough to hold that little pressure. But I'm not sure if you can somehow pump until 20 bar. About the heat, if you worrying, then have to check the oil filter o-ring 1st.
10-03-2007, 04:34 AM
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As far as I know, 4 AT doesn't have drain plug and have to remove the whole pan (told by a mechanic). And remove the pan won't be long if you use the right tools. Perhaps, maybe faster because don't need to wait so long for draining. The mechanic should have power tools and the pan removal just need a right size socket + extension. Regarding the gasket, you can choose either original gasket set or liquid gasket. If you have time, you can buy a big piece of paper gasket and cut by yourselves. Very easy. Just put some oil on the pan contact area, stamp it on the paper, cut it out and use a small metal tube and hammer to punch holes (if you don't have proper tools). It will be more than enough to hold that little pressure. But I'm not sure if you can somehow pump until 20 bar. About the heat, if you worrying, then have to check the oil filter o-ring 1st.
10-06-2007, 02:44 AM
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coupe07....next time i go monster and change oil....i want your guys to remove my oil pan and get your guys to clean it ok. U have all the tools right? Please don't use the lazy way of using the oil drain plug anymore ok.
10-06-2007, 05:31 AM
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It's not lazy..............that's what it's there for! Do what you want, but pulling the pan everytime you change the oil is not needed and can lead to other issues......that's all.
10-06-2007, 06:32 AM
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you guys are doing it wrong. The correct way is to pull the entire engine from the car, drain it (by turning it upside down), then fill the engine up with oil. Don't mess with the oil pans!