Just wanted to share a recent experience. I replaced the OEM oil pan drain bolt with a magnetic bolt and it came with a hard nylon washer that I used. I was very lucky that I changed my oil when I did....the drain bolt was not much more than finger tight. This is the first time that I have had this problem and it is also the first time that I didn't use the Honda aluminum washer. I always torque the bolt down, so the only answer is that the washer allowed the bolt to work loose.

I forgot that this engine isn't just any old engine. The 9,000 rpms take their toll in many ways. Just be careful.
Bob

 

What type of magnetic drain plug did you use? I purchased the Spoon magnetic drain plugs and it came with aluminum washers.
Thanks for the word of warning.

-Johnny

 

I found a magnetic drain plug at Pep Boys and it came with the nylon washer. It has the OEM washer on it now. I just checked it several weeks after changing the oil and it hasn't loosened up with the Honda washer.

 

Two words "safety wire".

 

That should work. I haven't used safety wire since the Air Force in 1966. I still have a roll in the garage, though.

 

 

Whose oil filter is that?

 

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