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Got the Contributing Memberships stuff finally worked out and made up a thread as a sort of "How-To" to help people figure out how to participate. So if you need help figuring it out, here's the thread you need to take a look at -> http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3581 Thank you, everyone! Rich Z.
Oil Filter Magnets? Magnetic Oil Drain Plugs?
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, I am making every possible effort to baby my new baby. I have seen oil filter magnets and magnetic oil drain plugs in various places online. Do any of you use them and how well they work? :shrug01: Do you recommend any one type over another?
exile
New member
Same here. Stands to reason small metal filings end up in the oil flow which takes those filings past the oil filter and the oil pan. Oil filter should catch them, but hey, the magnets are more insurance that the filings are trapped and won't damage the engine. I have one on the oil filter and I have the magnetic oil pan plug. Can't hurt :thumbsup: ............Tom
thebeepster
truth seeker
Mine is an '07 and I was told that it came equipped w/ a magnetic drain plug, can anyone confirm or refute this?
Yeah, I've been thinking about this myself. But aren't the crank, camshaft, and rod bearings made out of a non magnetic material?
The aluminum blocked is sleeved with steel, and the rings are steel (I believe), so they would produce magnetic detritus. Where else would we expect to see metal filings caused from wear coming from in the engine?
The aluminum blocked is sleeved with steel, and the rings are steel (I believe), so they would produce magnetic detritus. Where else would we expect to see metal filings caused from wear coming from in the engine?
