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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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magnetic drain plug
Do you guys think its worth getting one? I know when I had a s2k, ppl from the s2k boards recommended them. Any thoughts?
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Don't see how it could hurt and its a cheap investment. Who sells them?
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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I got one as a gift and enjoy wiping off the little bits of metal everytime I change my oil. The only problem is when you unscrew the plug, you have to make sure you pull it down fast enough so it doesn't attract the pan again. When that happens oil comes out in a weird pattern that goes everywhere.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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I too enjoy pulling little bits off mine twice a year. The plugs are cheap, so why not? Those bits gotta be better stuck to that plug than going through your gears and such.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by binh
Who sells them?
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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i would also like to know who has those. autozone?
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Yep AutoZone or Pepboys. Something like that.

Size 14x1.5
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by binh
Don't see how it could hurt and its a cheap investment. Who sells them?
Evasive sells them along with a few other people on here.

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...ICS-DRAIN-PLUG
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Think I may just have to try one out
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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sucks that they aren't compatible with the oem temp gauge.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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I just realized this thread isn't specific to the oil pan or transmission. I got confused both times I posted.

The size I posted above is for the oil pan. The transmission bolt size I cannot find, but I'm sure TRE has it.

I would put a magnetic bolt in both.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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Both Oil and Trans magnetic plugs are good to get. Best way to find out if you are experiencing any kind of powertrain wear on your vehicle. Metal shavings are your sign of wear.
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Ebay sells several types. I have had one for 6 months now in addition to oil filter magnet which is highly more efficient. Definately recommend one!
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Old Feb 6, 2007 | 09:32 PM
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Oil fliter magnet?
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Old Feb 7, 2007 | 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BUCKNAKED
Ebay sells several types. I have had one for 6 months now in addition to oil filter magnet which is highly more efficient. Definately recommend one!
Oil filter magnet is cool but you don't have the fun of wiping off all the small bits of metal from your engine.
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