Magnetic Drain Plugs - Really Worth it?
11-02-2009, 04:24 PM
#21
That's incorrect. I just went to the Chevy dealer and he confirmed that my 2010 (LS3) coupe has 2 oil drain plugs.
I just got 2 magnetic oil plugs from Autozone (Part # 65372 - M12 x 1.75). Had to look up under 2007 Corvette parts, as the magnetic ones were discontinued on later models (sometime during the 2008 run).
I just got 2 magnetic oil plugs from Autozone (Part # 65372 - M12 x 1.75). Had to look up under 2007 Corvette parts, as the magnetic ones were discontinued on later models (sometime during the 2008 run).
11-02-2009, 11:29 PM
#22
Tech Contributor
I'm doing my first oil change on my new CG 2010 (regular coupe) tomorrow. Not a GS and no dry sump. I'll know for sure once I get under it and I'll let you know what I find.
11-03-2009, 01:12 PM
#25
Team Owner
I'm just going by what the Chevy parts guy told me and I was also told the same thing in an email from 'Magdana.com who sell magnetic drain plugs for Corvettes.
I'm doing my first oil change on my new CG 2010 (regular coupe) tomorrow. Not a GS and no dry sump. I'll know for sure once I get under it and I'll let you know what I find.
I'm doing my first oil change on my new CG 2010 (regular coupe) tomorrow. Not a GS and no dry sump. I'll know for sure once I get under it and I'll let you know what I find.
This link might help you with your oil change. I would hate to know that you spent all day looking for that second oil plug on your base C6.
http://www.bugmanweb.com/c6/c6index.html click on "oil change" on menu on left side.
The base engine, with a wet sump only has one drain plug as ALL the oil is held in a single sump located at the lowest point in the engine. The dry sump systems holds oil in two locations. One is the engine sump, located at the lowest point in the engine. The oil pick up tube cannot completely pickup all the oil in the sump, so it needs a drain plug to empty the ~3/4 qt of oil that can't be picked up. The oil that is pumped from the dry sump goes to a reservoir, located high in the engine bay( where the battery is located on your car). An oil line runs to the oil pan, but not into the sump, and this is where the second plug is located on a dry sump system. Another oil line the runs from this point to a second oil pump that feeds the engine with pressurized oil. Since you do not have the second holding tank (reservoir) on your base car, you don't have the second oil drain plug.
11-03-2009, 01:25 PM
#26
Burning Brakes
A magnetic drain plug is definitely a good idea. Every little bit helps.
LS7 in the Z06 has two (2) oil plugs, not sure if the dry sump LS3 used in the manual transmission Z16 GS Coupe has one (1) or two (2) drain plugs. From the GM video of the LS3, it would appear to have a single drain plug.
Drain plug is M12 x 1.75.
Couple of options:
GM Magnetic Drain Plug P/N 24241872.
C.G Enterprises P/N 1095sm.
Regards,
GSRANDY
LS7 in the Z06 has two (2) oil plugs, not sure if the dry sump LS3 used in the manual transmission Z16 GS Coupe has one (1) or two (2) drain plugs. From the GM video of the LS3, it would appear to have a single drain plug.
Drain plug is M12 x 1.75.
Couple of options:
GM Magnetic Drain Plug P/N 24241872.
C.G Enterprises P/N 1095sm.
Regards,
GSRANDY
11-03-2009, 01:37 PM
#27
Retired & lovin' it!
I'll offer a different opinion. When I changed my oil the first time, the end of my magnetic drain plug looked like a magnet that had been stuck into iron filings. There was a good 3/8 of an inch of "stuff" stuck there. What was on the end of the plug literally turned a paper towel black. After that, I bought a magnet for the oil filter too in addition to the magnetic drain plug. Oil filters do a good job, but I think that there is stuff in the oil that has not gone through the filter yet that sticks to the magnets.....JMHO..........
11-03-2009, 01:47 PM
#28
Team Owner
A magnetic drain plug is definitely a good idea. Every little bit helps.
LS7 in the Z06 has two (2) oil plugs, not sure if the dry sump LS3 used in the manual transmission Z16 GS Coupe has one (1) or two (2) drain plugs. From the GM video of the LS3, it would appear to have a single drain plug.
Drain plug is M12 x 1.75.
Couple of options:
GM Magnetic Drain Plug P/N 24241872.
C.G Enterprises P/N 1095sm.
Regards,
GSRANDY
LS7 in the Z06 has two (2) oil plugs, not sure if the dry sump LS3 used in the manual transmission Z16 GS Coupe has one (1) or two (2) drain plugs. From the GM video of the LS3, it would appear to have a single drain plug.
Drain plug is M12 x 1.75.
Couple of options:
GM Magnetic Drain Plug P/N 24241872.
C.G Enterprises P/N 1095sm.
Regards,
GSRANDY
In the video, the plug that drains the reservoir is not seen. On the right (passenger) side of the pan you will notice the two holes(side by side) that the oil lines bolt to, there is a drain plug located there, to the front. The pan would have to have been turned over and the camera positioned from the front of the pan, in order to view the plug. You don't see the second plug on the inside of the pan as it doesn't drain the pan.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...nderneath.html
Look at the top photo that is shot from the front of the car. See the two flexible oil lines connected to the pan. The plug that drains the lines(and the reservoir) is at the front of the pan. The plug that drains the wet sump is located on the drivers side just in front of the oil filter in the photo, just like on my Z06 LS7.
Last edited by JoesC5; 11-03-2009 at 02:00 PM.
11-03-2009, 06:37 PM
#29
Drifting
I was reflecting on this as I was driving my C6Z on a road trip this weekend and was stumped:
Aren't most, if not all, of the moving parts that would wear in the LS3, and LS7, aluminum or other non-ferrous metal? If so, what's the advantage of magnetic drain plugs?
What is in these motors that would wear and IS something a magnet would attract? Cylinder sleeves? Camshaft? Rocker arms? Is it a significant percentage of the motor?
It's cheap insurance to have one, I understand, but really necessary?
Aren't most, if not all, of the moving parts that would wear in the LS3, and LS7, aluminum or other non-ferrous metal? If so, what's the advantage of magnetic drain plugs?
What is in these motors that would wear and IS something a magnet would attract? Cylinder sleeves? Camshaft? Rocker arms? Is it a significant percentage of the motor?
It's cheap insurance to have one, I understand, but really necessary?
11-03-2009, 07:52 PM
#30
Drifting
Somebody should make a sensor to detect shavings and alert with the check engine light.
It could be hooked to an electromagnet to actively sweep shavings into a bin that is weighed or something.
It could be hooked to an electromagnet to actively sweep shavings into a bin that is weighed or something.
11-03-2009, 09:27 PM
#31
Melting Slicks
I just ordered a pkg set (oil filter magnet AND magnetic drain plug) from WCC Forum Store, under $20 (thats w/shipping), #17180003 97-04 C5 Magnetic Protection Package .
I found just a plug on flebay for $27 and a magnet for $10.
I found just a plug on flebay for $27 and a magnet for $10.
Last edited by jpuli28; 11-04-2009 at 12:35 PM. Reason: Added SKU and WCC
11-04-2009, 12:44 AM
#32
Tech Contributor
OK, the 2010 standard coupe (NON-GS) has only 1 drain plug.
Thanks for the link to the web page. I just ordered the 'quickoildrainvalve' for future oil changes. I'll keep the magnetic drain plug in for the first few oil changes and then switch to the quick change valve.
Thanks for the link to the web page. I just ordered the 'quickoildrainvalve' for future oil changes. I'll keep the magnetic drain plug in for the first few oil changes and then switch to the quick change valve.
11-04-2009, 09:38 AM
#33
Team Owner
OK, the 2010 standard coupe (NON-GS) has only 1 drain plug.
Thanks for the link to the web page. I just ordered the 'quickoildrainvalve' for future oil changes. I'll keep the magnetic drain plug in for the first few oil changes and then switch to the quick change valve.
Thanks for the link to the web page. I just ordered the 'quickoildrainvalve' for future oil changes. I'll keep the magnetic drain plug in for the first few oil changes and then switch to the quick change valve.
11-04-2009, 10:13 AM
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11-04-2009, 12:33 PM
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Melting Slicks
11-04-2009, 01:18 PM
#36
Race Director
i bought a set of these a while back
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/science/770f/
and use them for my filters and drain plugs on both my vette and my truck "just in case"
11-04-2009, 01:25 PM
#37
Melting Slicks
He also could not advise when the C6 kit would be available.
11-04-2009, 01:39 PM
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I want to confirm the above post. The C5 kit does not fit the C6. I apologize to any customers that were misinformed. I only just got the call regarding this minutes ago and did the research to be sure. I also requested from our purchasing team to locate a C6 version. We will post it up on new products as soon as possible.
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11-04-2009, 03:05 PM
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11-04-2009, 04:18 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
yes and an oil change took about 1.5-2 qts. of oil. not just the original VWs either, right up thru '66 and beyond.