Oil Plug
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Chicagoland
Sorry, everyone here can argue with me but I trust the quality control on a US made part such as a drain plug more than one made in China, that is why I asked. After reading the posts regarding the rare earth magnets, I think that making my own is the way to go.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2006
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My only advise when considering a magnetic drain plug......
If you MUST have one, buy the best. Many have a "token " magnet in the end of the plug. Yeah, it's magnetic....but just barely. A friend has one, that was purchased on line, that will pull the fillings from your mouth. He actually lifts a very large open/box end wrench with it. If I find the picture I'll post it.
Here's the photo....
If you MUST have one, buy the best. Many have a "token " magnet in the end of the plug. Yeah, it's magnetic....but just barely. A friend has one, that was purchased on line, that will pull the fillings from your mouth. He actually lifts a very large open/box end wrench with it. If I find the picture I'll post it.
Here's the photo....
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,276
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From: Ambler Pa.
Buy the magnetic drain plug.
Magnetic plugs are not meant to "remove" fragments from the oil (that is the job of an oil filter). Magnetic drain plugs are inspection gauges that "catch" ferrous material and let you see debris that is (has been) circulating within your engine. Consider it a warning device.
Magnetic plugs are not meant to "remove" fragments from the oil (that is the job of an oil filter). Magnetic drain plugs are inspection gauges that "catch" ferrous material and let you see debris that is (has been) circulating within your engine. Consider it a warning device.
Roger that. Years ago I found needle bearings on a mag plug on my LS1, engine was still quiet. The early warning promoted me to get warranty repairs before warranty expired. 
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Wilmington NC
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Springfield MO
Very cheap $$$$ for a product that can keep some crap from being sent through the oil pump, with the resulting wear(damage) to the oil pump.
