Anyone running magnetic drain plugs?

SilverSlug · 12-12-2020, 01:46 PM

Anyone running Gold Plug brand of magnetic plugs for oil, trans or diff?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0838227CN...UTF8&psc=1

SilverSlug · 12-12-2020, 01:47 PM

If you are... Do you pull any metal bits off the plugs during fluid changes??

pbonsalb · 12-12-2020, 03:51 PM

I run magnetic plugs. The front pan won’t fit a plug with much of a flange. I use one from a power sport application and I still had to grind it down a little. I never find and pieces of metal, but Sometimes find some fluff. It’s an aluminum motor. My iron block S52 has more fluff on the magnet.

SilverSlug · 12-12-2020, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

I run magnetic plugs. The front pan won’t fit a plug with much of a flange. I use one from a power sport application and I still had to grind it down a little. I never find and pieces of metal, but Sometimes find some fluff. It’s an aluminum motor. My iron block S52 has more fluff on the magnet.

So catching the "fluff" means there may be some metal bits in there, ya?

Is two magnetic plugs for the trans, diff oil complete overkill? Unnecessary?

pbonsalb · 12-12-2020, 09:28 PM

It’s a tiny bit of fuzz but it is magnetic. Trans and diff is even more recommended because there is no filter,

Scharbag · 12-12-2020, 09:34 PM

I do. Barely see any fluff on them. Bit of a waste on an aluminum engine. Go figure...

Redd · 12-13-2020, 12:55 AM

I run one for rear diff and one for engine oil sump. Still new, haven't removed it to check yet.

bvrider1 · 12-13-2020, 07:07 AM

I use to run one, but stopped due to it snapping. I was lucky to still grab some threads and get it out. Did not feel like pulling the oil pan again.

SilverSlug · 12-13-2020, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bvrider1

I use to run one, but stopped due to it snapping. I was lucky to still grab some threads and get it out. Did not feel like pulling the oil pan again.

Wow, which brand did you use??

gillara · 12-13-2020, 03:41 PM

I would like to know as well. I heard some old-timer say not to use a magnetic drain plug because it pulls the essential minerals within the oil away from the engine. Let me know how it goes.

Redd · 12-13-2020, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gillara

I would like to know as well. I heard some old-timer say not to use a magnetic drain plug because it pulls the essential minerals within the oil away from the engine. Let me know how it goes.

LOL old timers. If you have iron in your oil, you're using the wrong oil.

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Scharbag Colonel 2646 Rep 2,145 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Victoria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	I do. Barely see any fluff on them. Bit of a waste on an aluminum engine. Go figure... __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - 6MT, ZCP, ZF LSD, ESS G1, Some other goodies...
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Redd Brigadier General 3922 Rep 4,185 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	I run one for rear diff and one for engine oil sump. Still new, haven't removed it to check yet.
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gillara Private First Class 19 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Comp Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Sacramento, California iTrader: (0)	I would like to know as well. I heard some old-timer say not to use a magnetic drain plug because it pulls the essential minerals within the oil away from the engine. Let me know how it goes.
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