Have you changed your tranny fluid?

[EvolvedDSM]

Here's what I found with only 3500 miles on mine :eek I'm sure glad the drain plug is magnetic as I'd hate to have that floating around on the inside :bash

[GSXLR8]

woah! that looks lke Stas's pussy! all furry!

(see other thread)...I'm not being profane ; )



on a serious note....can you get magnetic plugs at just any parts store?
or, does an evo plug fit a 2G? I need to do that for my oil too....anyone ever seen the "sleeves" that are magnetic and fit around your filter? they look like they might work well too.

[EvolvedDSM]

The bolt is the same 24mm size as a DSM. I would think it would work, but won't say for sure as the EVO plug is at least twice as long. I can't think of a clearance issue off-hand, but I'd say it would be worth a try.

[GSXLR8]

if it goes in and fits tight....is anything possibly going to move on the inside and hit it?

I've yet to learn much on the internals of a tranny so I'm blind here.

the plug you showed there is the bottom one right?

[EvolvedDSM]

Yes, that's the bottom drain bolt. It's located in a similar spot to a 2G FWD. I'm not all too familiar with the internal location of things, but I'll see what I can find on my CD.

[Baluchitherium4]

Jamie, you do realize that is normal for a new car right?

[EvolvedDSM]

Yes, I know it's normal for a new car to have some rough edges that get smoothed out on their own--albeit floating around in some fluid ;) I'm just glad A) that I have a magnetic plug now and B) that I didn't wait until the recommended service change. I feel much better with the fresh Amsoil in there for the cross country drive :thumb

[dsmarc]

that is pretty crazy..
makes me think