TSXTuner

There was some discussion about this before and request for pictures.

This is 8000 miles on amsoil, the stuff on the magnet is
very small, cannot feel it between fingertips.

TSX2345

Is that a Spoon plug?

TSXTuner

it was another ebay brand, don't remember the name.

Alin10123

So... what're you saying? that the stuff actually attracted the build up of stuff in your engine?

Vegito

If ur going the magnetic way.. they got one for the filters also.. might as well get them all..

s001y

These drain nuts magnets are not so effective. The pan is low and hard for the ferrous stuff to drain in. The oils does not flow much there and once it has oil in the small area, it stays that way.

Let me offer you a DIY solution that is cheap and really effective :

Get out from old disk drives the powerful magnets. Funny shape but simply just stick it on your oil filter. Stick 2 pieces of this strong magnet and done. Any ferrous residue gets caught in the filter and you will remove it and change. Restick magnet on the new filter. Don't worry, these powerful magenets DO NOT FALL OFF.......simple and effective mod.

Just be carfeful these powerful magenets away from your mobile phone (LED goes bonkers) as well as your girl friend....hahahahh.

aaronng

No point as the K24A2 has an aluminum block. The only metal that will be caught by the drain plug are from the cylinder liners. Are the camshafts made from steel? You might get some metal dust from there, but I hope not as that means as your engine ages, your valve lift will reduce. LOL.

TSXTuner

That's a good idea, I like it.

TSXTuner

I think your piston and rings will be ferrous in addition to cyl liners, cams and lifters, valve stems crank shaft.

curls

I'd say all of the "wear" parts (piston rings, cylinder walls, lifters, cams, etc...) are not aluminum, as aluminum is much too soft for these applications.

The magnet on the filter thing is great. My dad has been doing this for years. Just don't forget to transfer it to the new filter each time.

aaronng

Yeah, the rings, lifters and crankshafts are not aluminum, but the pistons on the other hand seem to be made of some alloy. The TSX press releases don't say much other than that it is a "lightweight alloy".

s001y

Not the block, but the sleeves are non aluminimum. The rest of the forged parts pistons etc will wear.

s001y

Just saw a new product out in Japan where they have magnets made into a wrist like brace and wrapping it around the oil filter. anyway, no need for this fancy stuff as the simple magnet thing will do.....

curls

They have a similar product at Napa auto parts here. Its a C-shaped somewhat flexible, ultra-strong magnet. Looks like it'd work really well. I think it was reasonably priced, too. Under $25 CDN for sure.

Not as easy to forget and leave on the old filter as the rare earth magnet from the old HD, too.

aaronng

Cylinder liners = sleeves

s001y

Yeap but one could save CDN$25 as this piece is unnoticaeble as well we just need simple powerful magnets to do the job. However, for those keen on such goodies, by all means, everyone has a choice with their money...

s001y

Thanks, cultural difference on the words.....cheers...

aaronng

Hehe, you're from Singapore right? I'm Malaysian. But I live in Australia now.

s001y

Yea, most malaysians I know migrate .... Which part of aussie land? You have the CL9? Send me a message on your contacts. Maybe we could do some product exchange!!

aaronng

I'm living in Sydney at the moment.
Yes, we have the CL9 as well, but our engine is the K24A3 from the CM2 4WD wagon (187hp). We pay a premium on parts, with the cusco strut bar being US$192 here. I just bought one through my friend from HK and it only cost US$133. So unless you are after made in Australia parts, you're better off buying from your local JDM parts sellers.

s001y

Sidney, nice place..... Yes, Aussie land has VAT quite high. Just interested on any aussie made as some times new ideas deserve a different price....

take care