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Title: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: rafaeljose73 on September 27, 2009, 01:04:10 PM Found this on ebay. Claims all the metal particles will stay into the plug, extending the oil life. Too good to be true, correct?
See the plug (http://i11.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/0c/be/2736_35.JPG) Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: suleman_manji on September 27, 2009, 03:18:03 PM I wouldn't be surprised if it did work since the tranny drain plugs are already magnetic.
Although it does seem a bit longer than the OEM plug. Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: Rich01 on September 27, 2009, 04:00:21 PM I saw this also, I believe that long sticking out is the magnet with enough room for the metal particles to hang on to. Not sure if it will extend the life of the oil, but maybe the life of the engine being that those metal particles are out of the equation.
Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: thisaznboi88 on September 27, 2009, 05:48:01 PM i ono what if the magnetic just flies off? I don't really trust the ebay magnet unless someone can prove me other wise.
Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: CYANiDE on September 27, 2009, 06:18:09 PM I would think that they are one component, and that the magnet isn't just flying around inside the plug. Who's going to bite? I think it'd work but I don't feel like paying $12 for this.
Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: timot_one on September 27, 2009, 07:30:25 PM They don't hurt to use, but get a name brand instead of eBay. Then you know the magnet will actually be somewhat decent.
Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: CheaperIsBetter on March 21, 2011, 07:58:57 PM I didn't see anyone else say they have this so I thought I'd tell you about mine.
***The plug I got had a shorter magnet on it than the one pictured which is comparable to the one I got for the tranny. Got a set of skunk2 magnetic oil and tranny filter plugs $26-32$ shipped at 96,000mi and on the first oil change (5,000) since I put the oil plug in the was a noticeable build up (2mm) of shavings on the tip. Havent used the tranny plug yet but will next flush. That's already magnetic though; should be the same deal. Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: timot_one on March 21, 2011, 10:29:35 PM I don't think the OEM tranny drain plug on the MT is magnetic. However, there is a magnet inside the MT for the metal shavings.
Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: Milan on December 11, 2011, 02:09:56 AM I don't think the OEM tranny drain plug on the MT is magnetic. However, there is a magnet inside the MT for the metal shavings. Is the magnet accessible so that it can be cleaned periodically? Oh yeah, I'm back fuckers. :flip: Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: timot_one on December 11, 2011, 02:48:06 AM It's accessible if you pull the tranny out and take it apart.
Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: Milan on December 11, 2011, 04:38:18 PM It's accessible if you pull the tranny out and take it apart. Awesome, I think I'll do that on my piss break next time I'm bored. Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: cotton617 on July 07, 2012, 06:30:00 PM They don't hurt to use, but get a name brand instead of eBay. Then you know the magnet will actually be somewhat decent. Yeah you gotta be real careful with eBay parts...especially when they are engine components. PWJDM makes these magnetic plugs but they are currently out of stock... *EDIT* The oil & tranny plug combo pack is out of stock but the oil plug is in stock. Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: Mike on July 07, 2012, 10:21:56 PM Really dude three years later... It's good info but, the thread has been dead for a long time
Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: timot_one on July 08, 2012, 11:32:45 AM Leave the guy alone Mike. I completely forgot about this thread until he posted in it. Anyway, that's what new members do. They go through and read all the older threads and post in them. At least he's not posting new threads on old topics.
Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: Mike on July 08, 2012, 02:59:03 PM I guess...
Title: Re: Magnetic Drain Plug Post by: CrackerTeg on July 08, 2012, 05:56:03 PM Stop being so damn grumpy Mike.
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