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Feb 9, 2009 | 02:21 PM

csun213

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magnetic drain plug

I have a 2006 A6, does anyone know whether I have a magnetic drain plug? If not, can someone tell me where to purchase one? Thanks

Feb 9, 2009 | 02:28 PM

NYC6

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My 06 A6 did not come with one. I did buy one from my dealer about 1 1/2 years ago. I understand they are hard to find now. Hopefully someone can tell you where to get one.

Feb 9, 2009 | 04:12 PM

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Feb 9, 2009 | 05:05 PM

MAGDANA

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MAGDANA offers the strongest magnetic drain plug out there. Called the Dimple, it outperforms any other.

Check out the website.

Joe Johnson
www.MAGDANA.com

Feb 9, 2009 | 05:07 PM

JoesC5

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I purchased two of the magnetic drain plugs for my Z06 from Ken Fichtner Chevrolet, a forum sponsor. They are aftermarket but look like the original but with the magnet installed.

Feb 10, 2009 | 01:56 AM

2006c6keller

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Magnetic oil drain plug

My 06 A6 did not come with it, got it from Zip Products for about $7.

Feb 19, 2009 | 03:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MAGDANA

MAGDANA offers the strongest magnetic drain plug out there. Called the Dimple, it outperforms any other.

Check out the website.

Joe Johnson
www.MAGDANA.com

Order placed, according to your website that is quite the magnet

Feb 19, 2009 | 03:48 PM

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Order placed, according to your website that is quite the magnet

That magnet is going to cause drag on the crank shaft and slow you down.. or suck up manhole covers...

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Feb 19, 2009 | 03:55 PM

Ounce

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That magnet is going to cause drag on the crank shaft and slow you down.. or suck up manhole covers...

And what about those 3/4 inch steel plates they use to cover a hole! I'd hate to be driving behind that Vette.

oz

Feb 19, 2009 | 03:59 PM

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I bought one shortly after taking delivery of the car. Purchased at dealer for $3.25.

No manhole cover issues (yet).

Feb 19, 2009 | 04:49 PM

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Late Production Year 2007 (May 2007) came with the magnetic plug...

Feb 21, 2009 | 05:30 PM

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A new great problem!

With my magnetic oil plug installed, I had trouble getting the A6 out of "PARK" with the plug installed, it worked that well!

Feb 21, 2009 | 05:34 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by C6~Missle

That magnet is going to cause drag on the crank shaft and slow you down.. or suck up manhole covers...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ounce

And what about those 3/4 inch steel plates they use to cover a hole! I'd hate to be driving behind that Vette.

oz

Feb 22, 2009 | 10:00 AM

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OK, I've held off comment long enough

Yes, the Dimple is the strongest but we are going to launch a new "H" version for the larger thread diameters. Nearly three times as strong! The end result is oil circulation in the pan while the engine is not running.

There are other new products being introduced on March 13th. Watch for them.

Joe Johnson
www.MAGDANA.com

Feb 23, 2009 | 03:07 PM

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We have magnetic drain plugs in stock. Our part number is OP-161 and it costs $6.50
Thanks
Justin

Feb 23, 2009 | 04:20 PM

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The end result is oil circulation in the pan while the engine is not running.

How does the oil circulate w/ the engine off?

Feb 23, 2009 | 08:21 PM

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The iron particles in the oil (micron size) are drawn to the magnet. This field attraction will pull oil with the particles. With a larger magnet the pull is greater and will cause circulation over a larger area.

I am in the process of doing a video to show the effect. Watch for the posting.

Joe Johnson
www.MAGDANA.com