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Old 11-24-2004, 07:47 PM
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magnetic oil drain plug?
How many people here are using magnetic oil drain plug? Is that really useful for the engine?
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Old 11-25-2004, 03:10 AM
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It can't hurt. I've not looked for one for my 3.5, but I'm sure there's one that would fit.
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Old 11-25-2004, 06:28 AM
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It also helps to see if there is a problem denoted by shaving collecting at the drain plug. Was great on my motorcycle.
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Old 11-25-2004, 07:08 AM
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It also assures that only big clumps of crap will float through your system. The shavings gather on the magnet, then get magnetized themselves, then if a clump breaks off (not too hard to imagine) the whole clump is going to the system as a ... well, clump.
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Old 11-25-2004, 08:59 AM
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Thanks for all your input. Is $8.99 each a good deal? Is there any difference among the plugs from dfference makers? Which one you guys think is the best? Sorry for so many question.
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Old 11-25-2004, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 2k2kev
It also assures that only big clumps of crap will float through your system. The shavings gather on the magnet, then get magnetized themselves, then if a clump breaks off (not too hard to imagine) the whole clump is going to the system as a ... well, clump.
You don't think the big clumps are easier to get caught by the filter?
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Old 11-25-2004, 10:41 AM
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Given the longevity of the VQ engines, I wouldn't think they would wind up with that much metal in the oil. Clumps, I mean.
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