BetterShowBoltSize (MSCLoader for MWC)
🟡 Updated this yearPreview

🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #39 of 632 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Better Show Bolt Size Mod
Bolt sizes + smart highlights + loose-bolt scan
This mod adds a simple UI readout and optional highlights when you aim at bolts/screws in build mode.
This type of ShowBoltSize mod has a strong focus on user-friendliness and customization options. It’s not a case of take it or leave it! You have the choice.
Fully compatible with MSC ModLoader (Settings, Keybinds, Bug Report, AutoUpdate, etc.).
Big Update: v1. 8. 0
This is a major update focused on cleaner UI modes, better presets, and a No-Cheat option (smart hints + white transparent highlight).
What’s NEW / Updated in v1. 8. 0
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[]1) UI Mode System (Exact / Hints / Off)
Instead of multiple UI checkboxes, you now choose one mode:- Exact (mm) = classic size readout (e.g. “10 mm”)- Hints (No-Cheat) = no exact numbers, only “too small / too big” style hints- Off = disables UI completely[
]2) NEW Highlight Style: V2 (Outline) – White TransparentA subtle, white transparent outline highlight made for the No-Cheat experience. Important: this style is NOT affected by the color pickers (by design).[]3) Quick Setups (1-click presets)
In the General settings you can instantly apply presets:- Classic = Exact (mm) + V2 Outline- Vanilla Like = Exact (mm) + V1 Highlight- No-Cheat = Hints + White TransparentIf you tweak anything afterwards, it automatically switches to Custom.[]4) UI toggle is now fully synced + saved
Switching UI mode via keybind now properly updates the setting and stays after restart.[]5) Pulse Scan Settings expanded
You can now customize Pulse Scan:- Range: 3m / 5m (default) / 8m- Duration: 3–20 seconds (default: 5s)[]6) Pulse Scan fix: Oil Drain Plug supported
The loose-bolt scan now also detects the oil drain plug correctly.
Core Features
UI Readout (optional)
You can choose between Exact or Hints mode:
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[]Exact (mm):
- Socket bolts show the required size (e.g. “10 mm”)- Screwdriver targets show “Screwdriver”- Rocker lock support included (treated like screwdriver targets)[
]Hints (No-Cheat):- No exact mm numbers- Shows smart hints like “slightly too small / slightly too big / way too big”- Screw-type targets show a “try a different tool” style hint (no spoilers)
Highlighting (optional)
[]Fully adjustable (colors + on/off)
[]Custom highlight colors (Color Pickers)
[*]Choose yo
BetterShowBoltSize is a small quality-of-life mod for My Winter Car that highlights bolt sizes and tool mismatches with colored indicators and text UI. It's for players who want to speed up assembly and avoid mistakes. With 74 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but useful tool.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Saves time fumbling with bolts—74 endorsements show it's got a following
- Color-coded highlights make mismatches obvious at a glance
- Recent update (Jan 2026) means it's still being maintained
⚠️ Cons
- Niche mod—only useful if you play My Winter Car, not a broad appeal
- Small mod, so expect limited features compared to bigger overhauls
- Potential compatibility risk with other MSCLoader mods that alter UI
For My Winter Car players who want to cut down on assembly guesswork and avoid stripping bolts. If you're a casual builder who likes visual clarity, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer vanilla challenge or don't play the game.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have MSCLoader installed and updated to the latest version before adding this mod.
- Load the game once after installing to ensure the mod initializes correctly.
- Check the mod's settings in the MSCLoader menu to adjust highlight colors if needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mywintercar Mods
- Author
- Tobipaste
- Version
- 1.8.0
- Downloads
- 8,096
- Endorsements
- 74
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/16/2026
- Updated
- 1/30/2026
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