Oil recommendation?

[darrsi]

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So, finally got my sump nut off earlier, after the bastard rounded off on me the other day, and i've changed the old oil for the new Westway Oil.
First impressions, it's wet and slippery, so we're off to a good start.  :thumbup


I'll keep you posted, although i doubt i'll have very much to report to be honest.


I did buy one of those magnetic sump nuts to replace my OEM one, but the tight buggers must have been on a budget with the metal, it's only got half the threads.
Not that it really matters, you get what you pay for i s'pose, although it does have a 19mm head on the bolt rather than a 17mm one which is better.

Be careful you don't over tighten it.  Even at standard torque the thread will have twice the stress on it compared to standard bolt making stripping the thread a possibility
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Can't torque it, because a socket doesn't go anywhere near it, the space simply isn't there, so I just nipped it up.
I'm not heavy handed anyway, it's just that the OEM nut was made from too soft a metal, I was pretty peeved when it rounded off as I knew I'd only nipped it up last time I put it back on.  :\
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I would worry that those magnetic plugs that the magnet will come loose. Also how long is the exit tunnel because I feel that if the plug is short then the flow of oil and any bits will just flow over the exit tunnel without actually dropping or being pulled down.
And yes you can not get a socket on to it, a new crush washer each time is the best bet
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That magnet ain't going anywhere, not sure how they've been secured into the bolt, but the magnet itself won't let go of it anyway.