What are honda oil pans made of? Aluminum or Steel?

 

i think they are just pot metal that is stamped, kid of like a cluster **** of random metals, mostly steel i think

 

so if i am getting a weld in fitting i should get the steel one...

 

Depends on the year and engine... If your pan is black, then it is steel.

The newer oil pans are cast aluminum and are pretty thick. Just make sure you know which oil pan yyou have

 

If a magnet sticks it's steel. If not it's aluminum.

 

haha why didnt i think of that

 

There are weld-on and bolt-on solutions for both types of pans. It depends on if you want to weld it on or drill and bolt it on. They are commonly available as steel weld-on NPT bungs, and are less commonly available as a -10 AN male fittings. Summit, Earls, Jegs, etc have the steel bungs. Hit me with an email if you want help finding a particluar fitting type.

sales@tunertoys.com

 

yeah i found them at the local muscle car place i was just wondering which to get. oh and they are the -10 AN male fittings too


Modified by dornon13 at 7:44 PM 1/21/2005

 

My d16y8 has an aluminum pan if that helps

 

Just weld on a steel pipe if you get a steel pan. For aluminum, tap in a fitting.

 

for the most part the ex and si's have the aluminum pans

 

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what year you speak of?

eg's dont

 

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So does mine.

 

the ek's and the em2 are like that.the lx and dx have steel pans and the ex and si's have aluminum

 

i have a y8 so i guess i need the aluminum one ill give it the ole magnet test..gotta find a magnet lol

 

I think most D's are aluminum, and most B's mild steel