Anybody got the part # for magnetic drain plug?
Anybody got the part # for magnetic drain plug?
I've wanted to swap my factory oil drain plug w/ a magnetic version. Only problem is that I don't know what size threads, etc... and when I have the drain plug in my hand I have no way to the store. DOH!!! So anyone know the thread size or part #? Thanks for any help.
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Re: Anybody got the part # for magnetic drain plug?
Originally posted by Toolrocks
I've wanted to swap my factory oil drain plug w/ a magnetic version. Only problem is that I don't know what size threads, etc... and when I have the drain plug in my hand I have no way to the store. DOH!!! So anyone know the thread size or part #? Thanks for any help.
I've wanted to swap my factory oil drain plug w/ a magnetic version. Only problem is that I don't know what size threads, etc... and when I have the drain plug in my hand I have no way to the store. DOH!!! So anyone know the thread size or part #? Thanks for any help.
"Read the stickies, dammit!"
4th Gen Maintenance Items - Stickie on the post page.
Maybe I should've stated that I did do a search beforehand. I want a MAGNETIC drain plug, not a direct Nissan replacement. (all I see in the maintenance sticky is direct replacement part #s from Nissan. So maybe I do deserve to get flamed if the factory replacement plug is magnetic - but I'm pretty sure it isn't.
When I go to the auto parts store I see the magnetic drain plugs but there is no catalog to reference your car. They do have a plastic template that will allow you to put your existing plug into a hole to determine the size but again, I usually won't have a way to the store w/ my drain plug in my hand.
When I go to the auto parts store I see the magnetic drain plugs but there is no catalog to reference your car. They do have a plastic template that will allow you to put your existing plug into a hole to determine the size but again, I usually won't have a way to the store w/ my drain plug in my hand.
Originally posted by Toolrocks
(all I see in the maintenance sticky is direct replacement part #s from Nissan. So maybe I do deserve to get flamed if the factory replacement plug is magnetic - but I'm pretty sure it isn't.
(all I see in the maintenance sticky is direct replacement part #s from Nissan. So maybe I do deserve to get flamed if the factory replacement plug is magnetic - but I'm pretty sure it isn't.
A search may reveal the oil plug bolt size, but I do not know what it is offhand....
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If you change your oil/fiter regulary, I don't see the benefit of using magnetic drain plug. All those metal particles will get trapped by the oil filter.
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Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
If you change your oil/fiter regulary, I don't see the benefit of using magnetic drain plug. All those metal particles will get trapped by the oil filter.
If you change your oil/fiter regulary, I don't see the benefit of using magnetic drain plug. All those metal particles will get trapped by the oil filter.
Or just peace of mind.
Originally posted by 1MAX2NV
If you change your oil/fiter regulary, I don't see the benefit of using magnetic drain plug. All those metal particles will get trapped by the oil filter.
If you change your oil/fiter regulary, I don't see the benefit of using magnetic drain plug. All those metal particles will get trapped by the oil filter.
I don't think there is a magnetic OIL Plug for out cars.
There IS a magnetic ATF Plug.
Where's Daniel B. when you need him?
IanS
Just wanted to thank all of you for responding. I do change my oil regularly but would like the piece of mind that I think this magnetic oil drain plug would offer. If I can't find the right one maybe I'll hang a subwoofer off of my oil pan. hehe. Just kidding but thanks again.
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