Magnetic oil pan plug - yes or no?


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By slick56 - 11 Years Ago
I have drilled my oil pan plug and epoxied a magnet into it.
Today i drained the oil, first change on a rebuilt engine, and there was quite a bit of metallic 'mush' attached to it.
I have run the engine for a total of about 45 mins - 25 mins @ 2000- 3000 rpm, 20 mins @ 700-3000rpm.
It has sat for a week before draining it today.

My first thought was that it picking up the mush was good, then i wondered whether the oil has 
metallic additives that i shouldn't be removing?

Any ideas?
By charliemccraney - 11 Years Ago
It is a good idea.  There is nothing magnetic in the oil, out of the bottle.  Since it is a fresh build, some iron is nothing to worry about but it should be clean after one or two more changes and it should not get worse.
By DANIEL TINDER - 11 Years Ago
For those (like myself) who favor a drain valve instead of a pan bolt/plug, powerful magnetic filter covers are available that capture the more tiny metal shavings without restricting oil flow.
By slick56 - 11 Years Ago
DANIEL TINDER (5/25/2014)
For those (like myself) who favor a drain valve instead of a pan bolt/plug, powerful magnetic filter covers are available that capture the more tiny metal shavings without restricting oil flow.


That's a good idea, who sells them?
Fleabay appear to only have them for motorcycles.
By DANIEL TINDER - 11 Years Ago
SUMMIT or JEGS. Not sure which.