Engine oil plug

[markie t]

Hi, just wondering if any of you guys run with a magnetic oil plug, i have seen stainless ones for sale and thought it would be extra protection?

[twin turbo]

Stainless is ruining treads easier then normal plug. Stainless have "sharper" treads so it wear more on treads compared to normal "metall" treads.

[Jake]

I just got one on last oil change, it should be better, since metal particles are catched on plug and dont go in pump. ill put some info when i do next oil change if there is any metal stuck on plug

[radiant rob]

No never bothered, I never do the miles.

[Simon T]

No never bothered, I never do the miles.

I'm the same, by the time I get to dropping the oil out and noting any swarf the damage will have already been done.

[jsa]

They are about collecting the minute particles. Used oil analysis always reveals some iron contamination in used oil.

Magnet material choice is important as some magnets lose strength at the oil operating temps.

[Dave H]

I've used one for years, there's always a bit of sludge stuck to it. There's never any metal particles, when I rub it between my fingers it's kinda like a oily paste. I got mine from MSD
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