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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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Oil filter magnet?

I got an email saying that this does good? I would think it would block up your filter faster? Is this a good thing to have? Here is the link to it Oil Filter Magnet
 
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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Oil filter magnet?

It's not a bad idea in that some microscopic metal can get though the filter. In exicution though I don't know. I always use magnetic drain plugs when I can.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 03:54 PM
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Oil filter magnet?

I use mag drain plugs on everything. If I can't buy one I make my own with a rod magnet, drill, and JB Weld.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2003 | 07:58 PM
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Oil filter magnet?

Who sells magnetic drain plugs? I've never found them at local parts stores.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 12:37 AM
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Oil filter magnet?

I've never seen magnet drain plugs either.
But I have "made" my own.
Id like to know where they sell them.
Also "clogging up your filter faster" is GOOD.... that crap could be in your engine
 
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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Oil filter magnet?

I have bought many magnetic plugs at Oreilly Auto Parts.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2003 | 07:02 PM
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Oil filter magnet?

I think I will buy a magnetic drain plug, and that filter magnet. After thinking about it, it doesent seem like a bad idea. Actualy talking to the guys at NAPA, they told me that there are magnetic pads you can glue/jb weld to the bottom of your oil pan. They said they are very strong and can also be used to help out Tranny magnets?
 
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