Magnetic Oil Plug

Magnetic Oil Plug

Was thinking about getting one.

Do they work?

Discuss.

Sure they work, but they won't make a big difference. Project Kics makes them in different colors.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PROJ...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories


But if you want something to really pull metal out of the oil, I would suggest the FilterMag instead. It's what I have on mine.


However, all of these magnets won't really work unless your block is iron. And we have aluminum. LOL

if you have chunks of metal floating in your oil, you have more problems than just a simple magnet can fix.

haha Very true. The FilterMag hasn't really picked up anything significant in my case.

The 7A-FE I have is an iron block engine, so does that mean they'll work?

WOw.. $25 for just an oil drain plug.

Some of my older cars (iron block and/or heads) have magnetic drain plugs - many from the factory.

I run them on my Corolla and Matrix as well, doesn't hurt them at all. I'd be hard pressed to fork over any amount of money for them - I just took the magnets off the coil inside an old harddrive (very strong magnets) - stuck them onto the bottom of the oil pan or on the drain plug itself. Never noticed much of anything on them though - but I know if I do see metal on it - I know that the engine is toast.

I would have never thought of using a hdd magnet. hmm lol

Well my brother has a Durango, and there's one on his transmission and he said he pulled off alot of metal. But its an iron block, and I'm assuming an iron transmission housing.

my evo8 has magnet oil plug came with the car stock and it really works,when i do oil change i see small little shaving of metal and the evo forums said thats normal but big thick metal shaving thats either a spun bearing or the engine is roasted.

if you do get one, get a no name one on ebay. Project Kics is just another overpriced/overhyped JDM brand.

just to double check the size I need is M12x1.25 right?

^^ I believe that is correct - at least the info I've seen online point to that.

ok, great!

thanks all.