Really great to see you guys put the work into making your customers feel confident in their DIY install. Great job! Just bought the kit with the non-thermostatic sandwich plate and feel great about the install now.
Wow what a nice diy instruction!! Sometimes manufacturer doesn't provide any guide, and I wasted some hundred bucks for installation. Later on it turns out stupidly easy, just confusing. I'll definitely pick up one. It can be a nice bumper removal video too lol Thank you mishimoto
Having just installed one of these on my AP2, I was totally saved by this video, so thank you! Small annoyance though- The horn is grounded through the chassis and the provided bracket is painted, which insulated the horn from the chassis and prevents it from working. Additionally, you guys sell a bunch of thermostats that operate at different temps... Including a mention of how that is installed would have been nice, though with the description video of the sandwich plate was enough to get me by. Those slight annoyances aside, this thing is fantastic. Thanks for a great product guys.
In the next couple weeks I plan to get one.. looks fairly easy for DIY.. My delima is that the oem oil filter looks like it won't fit due to bracket.. That's why they were using a fram low profile oil filter.. So is that the case..?? Need more info please.. If that's the case might pass on this.. Don't get me wrong looks beautiful with the front mount..
Hey Deuce! This is a direct fit oil cooler kit. No modification necessary! If you have any questions during install please refer to the install guide, or call our customer support specialists at 1-877-GOMISHI - or email support@mishimoto.com 24/7/365!
Ok so a general oil cooler question... I am building a custom setup in my Mazda 6. I've been trying to find a decent cooler (approx. 10"w x 8"h fin area) with fittings on the side, thinking it would be better so oil can drain when doing an oil change, and air can bleed out when filling. But in several of your videos, you have the cooler's ports at the top. I imagine this leaves a cooler full of old oil in the system when performing an oil change. Is this not a concern? Am I overthinking the issue? Because that would greatly simplify my search.
Hello, the amount of old oil in the cooler is negligible in most cases. If you're keeping up on your oil change intervals, there would be no need to drain the cooler itself as well. Some customers do choose to remove the kit and drain it entirely, but we've found no ill-effects in leaving it installed and changing oil as usual.
I purchase mishimoto but it doesn't comes with the bracket and bolts. Comes with everythigns just the three brackets was not included. Is there way can go around? other option?
What are the symptoms to install separate cooler? I have problem is like this. Gears are shifting smoothly from the start. then after 10-20 miles of driving the first gear needs RPM 3000-3500 to catch second gear. This only happening some times and also after 10-20 miles of driving and when driving in stop and go traffic jams (hope its on the optimum temperature that time of drive tranny in) Tranny was rebuilt recently and that problem was there before and after rebuilt too. Need information on this and what you guys think about this problem would be? has anyone faced this kinda situation before? Car - 6th gen Euro Accord CF3 - 1.8L Auto 4Cyl
Hello Amila. Thank you for reaching out. While the oil cooler is a great product, I do not believe it will resolve your issue. This cooler is designed for people having overheating problems after several laps on the track. Personally, it sounds as if there is either an issue with the new synchros or a possible issue with the fluid level. Both of these situations could create issues once the transmission warms up. Of course, these are merely suggestions and would be tough to determine the problem without hands-on time with the vehicle. I'd suggest bringing up your issues with the rebuilder of the transmission prior to moving forward with any additional purchases to attempt to resolve your problem.
Hello Ttam EF. These vehicles did not come with an OEM oil cooler. However, the sandwich plate provided in this kit does fit over the vehicles factory oil filter housing. If you have any other questions feel free to email us at support@mishimoto.com or give us a call 302.762.4501. :)
This particular oil cooler is a direct fit for the s2000 - engine codes F20C and F22C - chassis codes AP1 and AP2. You may want to check out our universal oil cooler kits as another option!
Hi Nick - check all your connections, make sure everything is secure. If you still hear humming, please call our customer support specialists at 1-877-GOMISHI!
No thread tape or paste is needed for the AN fittings or lines. The seal is made by the 37* flange on the fittings. The straight fittings seal to the sandwich plate via the integrated dowty seal.
Hey Robert. Our kit actually requires no modifications at all to your vehicles factory system. You can leave the factory oil cooler fully intact and still install our product without any issues :)
Hey Robert. The stock oil cooler would not heat up your oil after returning from ours. You now have two heat exchangers rather than one. This kit was designed to work with the factory system and all customers have been satisfied with their cooling results thus far.
Hey Robert. Unfortunately we do not have any direct fit oil cooler kits for a DC2 Type R. However, Honda has used the exactly same oil filter on all of their vehicles for quite some time. This kit could very likely be adapted to your type R with some minimal modifications.
Glad you liked it! We try to make everything as clear as possible. :)
Really great to see you guys put the work into making your customers feel confident in their DIY install. Great job! Just bought the kit with the non-thermostatic sandwich plate and feel great about the install now.
Wow what a nice diy instruction!! Sometimes manufacturer doesn't provide any guide, and I wasted some hundred bucks for installation. Later on it turns out stupidly easy, just confusing. I'll definitely pick up one. It can be a nice bumper removal video too lol Thank you mishimoto
Great DIY video, the world needs more of these!
You guys should do a specific kit for the DC5 !
Paul Downs Yuen Thanks for the compliment! I've sent the information for your request to our Market Research team. :)
Having just installed one of these on my AP2, I was totally saved by this video, so thank you! Small annoyance though- The horn is grounded through the chassis and the provided bracket is painted, which insulated the horn from the chassis and prevents it from working. Additionally, you guys sell a bunch of thermostats that operate at different temps... Including a mention of how that is installed would have been nice, though with the description video of the sandwich plate was enough to get me by. Those slight annoyances aside, this thing is fantastic. Thanks for a great product guys.
4:18 looks like a scene from a horror movie.
Fram oil filter huh. Wasn't expecting that
can you fit oil temp and pressure senders to the sandwich plate? thanks
In the next couple weeks I plan to get one.. looks fairly easy for DIY.. My delima is that the oem oil filter looks like it won't fit due to bracket.. That's why they were using a fram low profile oil filter.. So is that the case..?? Need more info please.. If that's the case might pass on this.. Don't get me wrong looks beautiful with the front mount..
Hey Deuce! This is a direct fit oil cooler kit. No modification necessary! If you have any questions during install please refer to the install guide, or call our customer support specialists at 1-877-GOMISHI - or email support@mishimoto.com 24/7/365!
Wouldn't it be easier to idk attach the lines to the sandwich plate then install it on the engine?
hell yes its much easier to attach them to the sandwitch plate first
Will this get in the way of a spoon snorkel style intake that goes into the bottom grill of bumper ?
This is not something we have tested. Sorry!
Would this kit fit without modifications if I have the Spoon Kevlar air duct?
We do not test our products with additional aftermarket items from other companies. Sorry!
Did you say a quart and a half more oil or ? Half to a quart ?
Can you fit oil temp and pressure gauges to this sandwich plate?
Ok so a general oil cooler question... I am building a custom setup in my Mazda 6. I've been trying to find a decent cooler (approx. 10"w x 8"h fin area) with fittings on the side, thinking it would be better so oil can drain when doing an oil change, and air can bleed out when filling. But in several of your videos, you have the cooler's ports at the top. I imagine this leaves a cooler full of old oil in the system when performing an oil change. Is this not a concern? Am I overthinking the issue? Because that would greatly simplify my search.
Hello, the amount of old oil in the cooler is negligible in most cases. If you're keeping up on your oil change intervals, there would be no need to drain the cooler itself as well. Some customers do choose to remove the kit and drain it entirely, but we've found no ill-effects in leaving it installed and changing oil as usual.
Do the oil lines come preassembled and pressure tested or do they need to be assembled like other AN hoses?
track nut Absolutely! The lines are ready-to-go straight out of the box =)- Patrick M.
Can u guys do a video with a honda civic si 8generation.
is this installation the same for all oil coolers in theory? Just mount the cooler somewhere and attach it to the oil filter?
Pretty much, however if you have any specific questions definitely call our support team at 1.877.GOMISHI or email support@mishimoto.com!
+Mishimoto Automotive thanks!
Mishimoto Automotive any humming
I purchase mishimoto but it doesn't comes with the bracket and bolts. Comes with everythigns just the three brackets was not included. Is there way can go around? other option?
Will this fit if I have a pwjdm intake on my apt?
Ok so r u Guna show how or what to connect oil lines to
What are the symptoms to install separate cooler?
I have problem is like this. Gears are shifting smoothly from the start. then after 10-20 miles of driving the first gear needs RPM 3000-3500 to catch second gear.
This only happening some times and also after 10-20 miles of driving and when driving in stop and go traffic jams
(hope its on the optimum temperature that time of drive tranny in)
Tranny was rebuilt recently and that problem was there before and after rebuilt too.
Need information on this and what you guys think about this problem would be? has anyone faced this kinda situation before?
Car - 6th gen Euro Accord CF3 - 1.8L Auto 4Cyl
Hello Amila. Thank you for reaching out. While the oil cooler is a great product, I do not believe it will resolve your issue. This cooler is designed for people having overheating problems after several laps on the track. Personally, it sounds as if there is either an issue with the new synchros or a possible issue with the fluid level. Both of these situations could create issues once the transmission warms up. Of course, these are merely suggestions and would be tough to determine the problem without hands-on time with the vehicle. I'd suggest bringing up your issues with the rebuilder of the transmission prior to moving forward with any additional purchases to attempt to resolve your problem.
Appreciate your reply
Wait, so can the universal oil cooler sandwich plate simply fit over the OEM oil cooler like the K20Z3 one in the Civic Si?
Hello Ttam EF. These vehicles did not come with an OEM oil cooler. However, the sandwich plate provided in this kit does fit over the vehicles factory oil filter housing. If you have any other questions feel free to email us at support@mishimoto.com or give us a call 302.762.4501. :)
does this oil cooler will work on h22a engine with already installed oil catch can?
please need your responds thanks..
This particular oil cooler is a direct fit for the s2000 - engine codes F20C and F22C - chassis codes AP1 and AP2. You may want to check out our universal oil cooler kits as another option!
Will this system work with the stock oil filter?
Hey Eric. I have no reports on my end of stock filters not working. You should be just fine with the OEM style filter. :)
Do you get a humming noise with the oil cooler after the install I never had it before and it's come from the lines?
Hi Nick - check all your connections, make sure everything is secure. If you still hear humming, please call our customer support specialists at 1-877-GOMISHI!
Thank you I checked my lines everything's fine but is it a normal noise to make as the oil cycle is their suppose to have a humming noise?
Hey Nick - I'd advise you to call our customer support specialists, or email support@mishimoto.com.
Theres no need to use thread tape ?
No thread tape or paste is needed for the AN fittings or lines. The seal is made by the 37* flange on the fittings. The straight fittings seal to the sandwich plate via the integrated dowty seal.
Do they have this for the rsx
Not as a direct-fit kit but we have plenty of universal parts that will work out!
? you have to remove the water houses from the Stock oilcooler and Connect them together first
Hey Robert. Our kit actually requires no modifications at all to your vehicles factory system. You can leave the factory oil cooler fully intact and still install our product without any issues :)
yes i know but then the Stock oilcooler will heat up the oil after it Returns from Your mishimoto oilcooler .... understand me?
Hey Robert. The stock oil cooler would not heat up your oil after returning from ours. You now have two heat exchangers rather than one. This kit was designed to work with the factory system and all customers have been satisfied with their cooling results thus far.
Ok do you have kits for integra dc2 type R
Hey Robert. Unfortunately we do not have any direct fit oil cooler kits for a DC2 Type R. However, Honda has used the exactly same oil filter on all of their vehicles for quite some time. This kit could very likely be adapted to your type R with some minimal modifications.
guys shouldnt it had a thermostat? on everyday driving the oil will probably be too cold! Even more in winter..
Hello Billblackeye. All of our oil cooler kits are available in both thermostatic and non-thermostatic configurations.
The sandwich plate they installed in the video has a thermostat.. it's the black cap on the side.
Did you watch the video?