AcuredCLS

So i changed my oil today, Castrol Syntec and Mobil 1 Filter. But it occured to me today what about the Bolt. I noticed that im prob going to want to replace it soon, its gunan be pretty beat in about 3 more changes. I saw this item on King Motorsports.com AKA Mugen. I was wondering if it was a good idea to pick this little item up. I have 61K on my car does it make sence to get this. Expecially the tranny bolt, if anythign you would think it helps our trannys out, but who knows..cuz you dont want to mess with it and make it worse



its a bolt with the magnetic tip that collects any metal shavings floating around in your oil.

here is the site it is the last item on their. http://www.kingmotorsports.com/categ...at=5&pagenum=2

let me know what you guys think

bRunCL

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does that tranny one fit an automatic transmission? Ive seen the one from password jdm nd i think that it only fits manuals.

SPoolinspOON

iTrader: (5)

I am rocking the MF magnetic bolts and they have been solid and the magnet is strong!

CleanCL

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i could be wrong but i believe the oil pan already has magnets builtin.

fsttyms1

Why would you think the bolt needs to be replaced?

CleanCL

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they should be replaced. i would do it every 30k or every 3 years because my bolt froze and all the threads on the oil pan sheared off. i had to replace the whole pan. for about $2 i'd say it's worth it but i'd say OEM is fine.

AcuredCLS

The heaf od the screw it lookin like its starting to get warped, and the last thing i was is a bolt i cant get out. I have that tapping kit, but i dunt want to mess around with it if i dont have to..i thinkt he guy before me put this like glue aroudn the screw on the outside it shows if someone tampered with it, but it like froze over the bolt, so i figured id get rid of it before its too late

i figured i would bring it up wasnt sure if anyone has it, the oil does not have a magnetic tip unless you bought one,

but the transmission fluid i was told from Smithtown Acura which is a pretty decent place, the parts guys know me on like a face basis(no homo) haha, but they told me that the tranny one has a magnetic tip on it

thats a question that im curious on to, does anyone know?

LukeaTron

Just FYI, don't expect this thing to do any filtering of the oil for you. The only purpose it's serving is as an indicator, e.g., if there's a bunch of metal filings stuck to it, you better make an appointment to get your tranny replaced. I have one on one of my bikes. All I can say is thus far I've not found anything stuck to it. Can't say much else about it.

fsttyms1

never had issues with mine in over 200k. Hell i was on the same crush washer as well. Just never over torqued the bolt.

Allout

I always keep a spare drain bolt around. If I drop the drain plug into the drain pan, I don't have to fish it out to finish the oil change. I just use my spare and clean up the one in the drain pan for the next oil change

I always use fresh crush washers but do not over torque. Use a 6 point socket so you don't round off the heads of the drain bolts. The drain bolt should last you the life of the motor if you're doing your own work.

AcuredCLS

that was the problem, unfourtanetly the guy who owned it before me had a shop do the work, so now i take care of everything my self, so i know the car is in good hands..the other guy definitly took care of it, but i happen to notice this crud build up on teh head of the bolt