Anybody got the part # for magnetic drain plug?
02-01-2002, 10:32 PM
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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.
02-02-2002, 12:55 AM
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02-02-2002, 02:53 AM
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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.
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02-02-2002, 11:17 AM
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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.
02-02-2002, 12:05 PM
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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....
02-02-2002, 12:09 PM
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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.
02-02-2002, 12:10 PM
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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.
I don't think there is a magnetic OIL Plug for out cars.
There IS a magnetic ATF Plug.
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IanS
02-02-2002, 12:31 PM
#10
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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