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Old 08-02-10, 07:59 PM
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Default Magnetci Drain Plug??? Dont Do It!!!
Hello all,

Here's what happens to those aftermarket drain plugs after a few oil changes..

Had to dig this one out of the drain pan after it cracked right off with a little amount of torque.


Just a lil' FYI..

(Sorry for the typo, I meant to say Magnetic..)
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thanks for the headsup....how much torque was it tighten to?
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oooo..... thanks for the warning
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dang I was considering buying one the other day coz it was cheap, good thing I didnt
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thanks for the heads up, what brand was this anyways?
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Filtermag > That pile of crap

http://www.filtermag.com/
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was that some cheapy ebay plug u bought? mines a nice piece from PBM and its held up pretty well. plus its a sweet anodized orange color
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Instead of the drain plug, I have a magnet on the oil filter. It's supposed to do the same thing.
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I have Kics magnetic drain plugs on two of my cars for the past 3 years and several oil changes without any issues.

This might have more to do with the brand choosen or possibly overtightening it than it does with magnectic drain plugs on the whole. Most of the ones I've seen have an aluminum nut so they will be softer than the OEM drain plug.

Sorry the OP had a problem with that brand.
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Agreed it was over tightened by the person who put it in . Nothing that was not expected of a cheap drain plug .
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i also agree i think it was over tightening, cuz i have one and i havent had any problems yet. that happen to my friend with his oem drain plug. so i dont think its the plug itself.
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Originally Posted by raceroyce
i also agree i think it was over tightening, cuz i have one and i havent had any problems yet. that happen to my friend with his oem drain plug. so i dont think its the plug itself.
X2 Mine is still good after a couple of oil changes!!!
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Originally Posted by PHML
thanks for the headsup....how much torque was it tighten to?
I didn't even get it tight before it cracked off!...lol
but when it was on there it was to spec.
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Originally Posted by lo_dit
thanks for the heads up, what brand was this anyways?
some fleabay brand cant remember it was a while ago..
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
was that some cheapy ebay plug u bought? mines a nice piece from PBM and its held up pretty well. plus its a sweet anodized orange color
yea from fleabay.. yea I know..lol
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