would this benefit an engine? I know theres superplug at about $30 and you can get the magnetic ones online for $12 or so. Should i invest in a basic magnetic type or not?
magnetic oil drain plug...
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The high priced mag drain plugs with the neobium magnet have an advantage. The neo magnet doesn't lose as much of its magnetic force in the heat of the hot oil sump as a standard magnet loses.
I know that when I pull my neo mag plug, it always has a layer of very fine iron that the oil filter didn't catch.
One BOBISTHEOILGUY site supporter sells neo mag drain plugs in a few sizes http://www.avlube.com/automotive.htm
Ken
I know that when I pull my neo mag plug, it always has a layer of very fine iron that the oil filter didn't catch.
One BOBISTHEOILGUY site supporter sells neo mag drain plugs in a few sizes http://www.avlube.com/automotive.htm
Ken
that would benifit on a transmission hu...do u think they have them to fit my tranny for my accord??
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I believe all transmissions (at least automatics) have a big magnet on the bottom of the pan. This is why it's important to have the pan dropped and the filter changed (instead of just doing a flush) because then they clean the pan magnet too)
oo darn..hehe i dont have a filter nor is my tranny capable of having its pan dropped...i think this is for all hondas, well under 1995.
all we have is this funny screen that seems to catch nothing. the only way to get to it is to take apart the tranny...
all we have is this funny screen that seems to catch nothing. the only way to get to it is to take apart the tranny...
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Oh yes, I forgot! I knew my wife's 2000 Civic's auto trans didn't have a pan, nor a filter to be changed easily, but didn't realize this extended to many other Hondas too.
Actually, a permanent magnet in a Honda is installed at the side of the aluminum transmission case. Hondas don't have an oil pan. The permanent magnet is strong enough to last the life of the transmission. Honda's gears are permanently meshed, the clutches do all the shifting. Therefore, most of the wear particles will be clutch friction material, not magnetic. If your magnet is covered enough not to be magnetic anymore, your transmission is probably toast anyway.
interesting, i wonder if i can clean out that...gosh how did u know haha...well thats clever..
there is a drain plug on my 91 civic's auto transmission.
1) turn the wheel all the way to the right.
2) remove 3 plastic screws holding a plastic shroud on, behind the right wheel. fold back the plastic shroud out of the way (unless you're feeling really ambitious and want to undo the other screw which is buried somewhere underneath the car.)
3) insert ratchet into drain plug (half inch i'm guessing? i forget what size those are) and about 3L will come out. if you're feeling anal then you will find 3 tubes with small bolts on the end which will release an additional 100mL of fluid or so if you're lucky.
4) the drain plug is a magnet. notice there is metal paste on the end. clean this out and reinstall. refill with dexron, making sure the level doesn't go above the full mark on the dipstick. on these cars you don't run the engine to check the fluid.
as for the filter 'screen'.. good luck. i've only heard of such a device and you have the remove the transmission to get at it? this is why they make aftermarket filter kits for these transmissions.
[ February 04, 2003, 05:47 PM: Message edited by: Dr. Pepper ]
1) turn the wheel all the way to the right.
2) remove 3 plastic screws holding a plastic shroud on, behind the right wheel. fold back the plastic shroud out of the way (unless you're feeling really ambitious and want to undo the other screw which is buried somewhere underneath the car.)
3) insert ratchet into drain plug (half inch i'm guessing? i forget what size those are) and about 3L will come out. if you're feeling anal then you will find 3 tubes with small bolts on the end which will release an additional 100mL of fluid or so if you're lucky.
4) the drain plug is a magnet. notice there is metal paste on the end. clean this out and reinstall. refill with dexron, making sure the level doesn't go above the full mark on the dipstick. on these cars you don't run the engine to check the fluid.
as for the filter 'screen'.. good luck. i've only heard of such a device and you have the remove the transmission to get at it? this is why they make aftermarket filter kits for these transmissions.
[ February 04, 2003, 05:47 PM: Message edited by: Dr. Pepper ]
this is a set for trans. and engine should fit the accord
http://www.pmpdesigns.com/JDM_Products/Spoon_Catalog/spoon_catalog.html
http://www.pmpdesigns.com/JDM_Products/Spoon_Catalog/spoon_catalog.html
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