Magnetic Oil Drain Plug

[ctrlraven]

http://www.steeda.com/store/kirban-mustang-magnetic-drain-plug-303-5052/

[MM2004]

Not a bad price, and while I am a firm believer in redundancy, would the gains be that much considering we have a large "donut" magnet already in the pan?

;)

Mike.

[screamn]

Will these fit our oil pans?

Thread pattern the same as the stock drain plug?

Anyone already have one installed & how do you like it?

[tbone]

Too bad it's so hard to pull the pan and clean it off. Or to install a sensor bung.

[fastblackmerc]

I use a magnet from Carmotorsports on the filter. Never cut the filter apart to see if it works......

I use this drain plug, have it on the wife's Charger R/T, the MM and '99 Ranger 3.0L V6.

http://www.qwikvalve.com/?gclid=COSr1qWT470CFcyhOgodvDY ACg

[Zack]

Not a bad price, and while I am a firm believer in redundancy, would the gains be that much considering we have a large "donut" magnet already in the pan?

;)

Mike.

That magnet is in the trans pan, you donut

[massacre]

Too bad bearing material isn't magnetic, neither are the timing chain guides.
By the time the oil pump gears break it's too late for a magnet.

[whitey]

Cheapest solution> buy neodymium magnets(rare earth magnets) from harbor freight. Comes in a ten pack, stick it onto the oil pan bolt.<<< done for ~$3 for a 10 pack. Chris, if you want some, ill give some to you, free ofcourse :)

couldnt find the magnets on harbor freights website, but heres another
http://www.magnet4less.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_122&products_id=684

[massacre]

What are you guys all trying to catch with your magnetic drain plugs?

[whitey]

Will these fit our oil pans?

Thread pattern the same as the stock drain plug?

Anyone already have one installed & how do you like it?
i had a 03 chevy conversion van that had a magnetic oil pan plug. the only time i ever seen metal stuck to it was when 'iffy' lube changed my oil(too cold outside), and recommended an engine oil flush. looked like a porcupine, i said no thanks, next oil change i did myself and i found nothing again. its all a gimmick IMHO, maybe for initial startup of an engine theyre nice, but thats about it.

[whitey]

What are you guys all trying to catch with your magnetic drain plugs?
iron.:P....i dont have one, just saying what magnets usually attract.