Magnetic oil drains
#1
Magnetic oil drains
I was just wondering if anybody got the magnetic oil drain. If so, I was wondering if they're worth the money or not, because I was thinking about getting one. Just let me know, thanks.
#4
Get it. I"ve had mine on since the first 2 months. It was my first mod on my car, even before rims and hid's. I'd highly recommend getting one from MFactory Competition Products - Forged Transmission Components. There's is the STRONGEST magnet i've ever used, much stronger then the skunk2's that are priced 3x more expensive. And yes they always catch metal floating in the oil pan. Everytime i do an oil change, i clean up lots of gunk off of it.
#5
http://www.teammfactory.com/products...0Drain%20Plugs
Now, I can't attest to the strength of the magnets vs. Skunk2's, but the price difference between the Skunk2 and the MFactory's plugs is not as substantial as koolkevin1107's post suggests. MFactory offers an oil/transmission plug set for the Honda Fit for $24.95, while Skunk2's can be had for $25-30 based on my quick search.
Now, I can't attest to the strength of the magnets vs. Skunk2's, but the price difference between the Skunk2 and the MFactory's plugs is not as substantial as koolkevin1107's post suggests. MFactory offers an oil/transmission plug set for the Honda Fit for $24.95, while Skunk2's can be had for $25-30 based on my quick search.
Last edited by DagerOne; 03-22-2009 at 10:06 AM. Reason: Found it.
#7
Even an ALUMINUM motor?
Just playing the Devil's Advocate here...
Aside from rings and such, just what items in a modern Honda engine can be attracted to magnets?
Just playing the Devil's Advocate here...
Aside from rings and such, just what items in a modern Honda engine can be attracted to magnets?
#8
Cylinder wall debris, timing gears, timing chain, camshaft to name a few. Just because an engine has an aluminum block doesn't mean there isn't plenty of ferrous parts. With that said I don't have a magnetic plug, I have a Fomoto valve.
#9
MFactory Magnetic Drain Plugs
Now, I can't attest to the strength of the magnets vs. Skunk2's, but the price difference between the Skunk2 and the MFactory's plugs is not as substantial as koolkevin1107's post suggests. MFactory offers an oil/transmission plug set for the Honda Fit for $24.95, while Skunk2's can be had for $25-30 based on my quick search.
Now, I can't attest to the strength of the magnets vs. Skunk2's, but the price difference between the Skunk2 and the MFactory's plugs is not as substantial as koolkevin1107's post suggests. MFactory offers an oil/transmission plug set for the Honda Fit for $24.95, while Skunk2's can be had for $25-30 based on my quick search.
the skunk2's are $30 a set but u gotta pay for shipping and tax (in cali) which will bump it to $40-50 easily. Don't even bother with the spoon one, it's $45 for both.
#10
On a slightly related note, I think you can get wrap-around magnets for your oil filters in the US, too. If you like magnets catching all the crud floating in your oil, perhaps you should consider those as well.
#11
They are called Filter Mag (FilterMag.com) and I have used them on all my vehicles for years.
#12
He did a DIY version of those with old hard disk magnets...apparently those are made of neodymium and are very strong magnets!
#14
I just changed the trans fluid on our '07 and the drain plug is NOT magnetic.
There is a magnet inside to collect gear debris, it's #3 on this diagram.
Strange, this is a picture of the clutch housing. No magnet is shown in the trans case.
But almost all manufacturers fit a magnet into manuals, in my experience.
There is a magnet inside to collect gear debris, it's #3 on this diagram.
Strange, this is a picture of the clutch housing. No magnet is shown in the trans case.
But almost all manufacturers fit a magnet into manuals, in my experience.
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