magnetic drain plug

Post by **gumby** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

I have the feeling I will be laughed at for this but, is the extra strength magnetic oil drain plug selling on ebay for $18 worthwhile? Will it make any difference in engine life or is it just a gimmick? It would seem to make sense in theory.

Also anyone know if theres an oil filter cooler available for the S13? Do they work or is it more hogwash.

Post by **Chingon** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

I don't remember if the original oil plug is steel or brass, but you may just want to pick a neodymium iron-boron magnet on ebay (1dollar) and use that in your original plug. It will work 10x better ('cuz ndIB magnets are 10x stronger then ferrite). It's used mainly to spot wear and tear, and I guess clean your engine a little and reduce minimal friction. 18$ is not worthwile IMO. oil coolers can be installed in any car, and I don't know of any that came from the factory. ( i bet aftermarket units are available though).

Post by **black_s13** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

defenitly worthwhile, the rear end and transmission come with magnets from the factory, why not have one on the block?

Post by **gumby** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

I sorta figured it was standard on all cars including the 240sx.

found another for $9

Post by **Chingon** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

black_s13 wrote:defenitly worthwhile, the rear end and transmission come with magnets from the factory, why not have one on the block?

Yeah, I wonder why nissan did not go w/one on the oil pan?

Post by **ricebike** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

ditto, my sis' cavalier has a magnetic drain plug from the factory; however i've never seen any particles on it lately < i do her oil changes; 81K miles n goin strong>

Luke · Post by **Luke** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

I would be scared if i found metal when i drain out my oil. Not to mention if there is any metal, it's usually picked up by the oil filter

Post by **black_s13** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

my transmission one was pretty coated, nothing big, just a lot of tiny filings. the rear end had some, nothing like the transmission had.

Post by **marshun** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

i got one at checkers auto for 7 bucks.

gotta have'em. it always picks up something

Post by **elwesso** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

Agreed.

We had a discussion like this in infiniti general.. I think they're not necessary, but wont do any harm. its a win-win IMO....

If you change your oil every 90 days like your supposed to you shouldnt have to deal with that!

Post by **SRdave240** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

$8.99 shipped and I didn't even have to get out of my chair!!

Post by **Anand** » Wed May 26, 2004 4:34 pm

yup,

here's a link to it:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...63272

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