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Jul 15, 2004 | 09:10 PM

Laguna Blu

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Magnetic Drain Plug?

Sounds cheap enough but does it do more than $2 worth of work? Why is this not more popular with other car manufacturers if it is so great or is it? Will there really be metal shavings on it when you change the oil? If so I think that everyone should have one.

Jul 15, 2004 | 10:01 PM

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If it pulls anything out it's a good thing. As long as it doesn't keep happening. Most of the engine is aluminum so that's not magnetic but there are steel parts in there that could start to go at some point. And for $2 it's an early warning system. Maybe!!!!

Jul 15, 2004 | 10:03 PM

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If you see metal shavings, you are in trouble. Get one if it gives you peace of mind.

Jul 15, 2004 | 10:04 PM

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$2.00 insurance!! I have Two.

Jul 15, 2004 | 10:11 PM

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For the $2, it certainly can't hurt.

Jul 15, 2004 | 10:25 PM

Cajun99

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I have two in mine

Jul 15, 2004 | 10:35 PM

Mike98SilVert

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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

For the $2, it certainly can't hurt.

Got one in mine.

Jul 15, 2004 | 10:36 PM

Yello95

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I have two in mine

Two???Hows that possible???

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Jul 15, 2004 | 10:42 PM

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I had heard that GM actually installed these in alot of the cars, not all, but in spurts every few cars would get them...

Jul 16, 2004 | 12:24 AM

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Cajun99

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Two???Hows that possible???

I should've been more specific..Two in my car...one in my oil pan...another for my tranny drain plug

I could also put one in my differential drain but haven't gotten around to that yet.

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Jul 16, 2004 | 12:29 AM

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my50thvette

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Where are you getting them for $2.00? I bought a couple at the dealer the other day and they cost me $4.00 each. But it will still be worth it.

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