L Duncan

Just bought 2 magnetic drain plugs at advanced auto for the 2014 corvette stingray. Will they fit my 2015 Z06?

Bmbarney

It appears the two bolts are the same size? I noticed that Power Slug Racing shows two different part numbers if you enter 2015 Corvette Z06.

http://www.powerslutracing.com

Interesting write up:

http://www.powerslutracing.com/p-280...ain-plugs.html

Vegas Panton

They should

VinnieA

Yes they work.

sahlbom

I suggest returning the Advance Auto parts and ordering from PowerSlut Racing. I bought one from Auto Zone (Needa #653096, which is what I believe Advance sells) and compared it to the PowerSlut plugs that I installed several months ago.

The Needa part I tested has a weak magnet that is not glued in well. For more details see post #32 at:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...l-plugs-2.html

The drain plug doesn't collect enough ferrous debris to offer any real protection to the engine. But if you see large particles on it when you change oil, then that should alert you to do a filter inspection and oil analysis to determine the extent of the problem. Normally the drain plug magnet should only have very fine particles that look more like black sludge than filings.

To protect the engine you need REAL magnets, like the FilterMAG SS300 magnetic wraps that attach to the outside of the oil filter. One of these has about 200# of pull, compared to about 2# for the PowerSlut drain plug. I used two FilterMAG's on my 2015 Z51 filter.

For photos of what was collected after only 480 miles see post 22 at:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...0-miles-2.html

For a recent used oil analysis of the oil see:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...732-miles.html

TON C7S

You want the best magnetic drain plugs. Go online and get them from goldplug.com There is no comparing them to powerslut racing or anyone else.

Bmbarney

Weird that they don't show Chevrolet

TON C7S

Part # AP-04

sahlbom

At that price, the money is better spent on filter magnet wraps, in my opinion. Is there a review anywhere comparing the Gold Plug to other suppliers' plugs?

AD2386

You can have filtermag and have Gold Plug magnetic drain plugs. I have used them and there quality is amazing. The magnet is strong. Try one and you will know the difference in quality. Give them a call and talk to them. They are very helpful and knowledgeable.

thepartsman

Hey Guys... I would like to direct those that are looking at the wrap around magnets to check out this technical page on oil filters.

www.OilFilterMagnets.com

Hope this info helps those trying to protect their Corvette engines.

Take care,
Gary
“1978” 25 Year Anniversary Vette

thepartsman

I would like to mention that Power **** Racing makes an incredibly powerful magnetic oil drain plug, it is the strongest in the industry. You can easily lift a 3 to 5 pound weight with one of their plugs. There is no need to pay $20 or more for a Gold Plug, you are obviously paying for a name but there are two important issues to consider. Remember that every time you install a drain plug you stretch the threads a little, so technically you need to change them every so often. I see that GP says theirs are “lifetime” even though no OEM manufacturer has ever recommend that. Additionally, all magnets loose gauss power with heat, so using a magnetic plug over and over means less and less power over time. Buy a few PSR plugs for less per unit and change every 5th or 7th or even 10th oil change.

Hope this info helps, take care.
Gary the Partsman
GWR
1978 C3 “25th Anniversary”