Magnetic drain plugs
Aug 24, 2004 | 08:01 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Magnetic drain plugs
Where is the best place to get'em?
I need about 10 of each for when I do lube changes.
Do they make them for the 6 speeds & diffs?
Aug 25, 2004 | 06:42 AM
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If you can find the right size, an auto parts store would probably be cheaper. But the dealers should be able to get them also. Good luck.
Aug 25, 2004 | 07:02 AM
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Aug 25, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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Yes, Tom. I have one for my oil pan, tranny and diff. Get them before those metal chunks grind up your engine and gears.
Aug 25, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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Can't you just clean them and reuse them after each change? Just wondering.
Aug 25, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by dream car
Can't you just clean them and reuse them after each change? Just wondering.
Thanx guys & yes you can re-use them.
Aug 25, 2004 | 06:09 PM
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Drain Plugs
This is Bob at Fichtner Chevrolet,
We have the oil drain plugs available at 2.06 ea. Regretfully GM is not offering any of the trans or diff plugs in a magnetic form. I have gone to GM Parts about this in the past and they did not seem even interested in persuing it. If you want to order the oil pan plug give us a call at 406-628-4618 or email me at
parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com
Bob
Aug 25, 2004 | 08:36 PM
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Aug 26, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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Le Mans Master
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IMQUICK
If you are using Amsoil what could go wrong?
Who said anything was going wrong?
Metal on the plug, is metal NOT in the filter.
BTW: no "C" in IMQUIK.
Aug 26, 2004 | 11:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IMQUIK
Where is the best place to get'em?
I need about 10 of each for when I do lube changes.
Do they make them for the 6 speeds & diffs?
Here is the GM part for the oil pan.
88891787 Magnetic Drain Plug
Aug 26, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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IMQUIK
Just kidding. I would like to find a magnetic drain plug for my mn6, too.
BTW, after quite a bit of research, I have decided to go with Amsoil synthetic atf!
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Aug 26, 2004 | 04:41 PM
Melting Slicks
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I have magnetic plugs for all filler and drains
I got them from here:
http://www.magneticdrainplugs.com
http://www.magneticdrainplugs.com/inch.htm and find the 1/2" pipe thread (3002M for diff filler and drain) in the bottom right. I can't remember the one for the tranny drain. I'll look it up once I got home.