Magnetic oil drain plugs

zenrider112 · 05-10-2009, 09:04 AM

Yeah, I know, its an Aluminum engine! But there are lots of ferrous metal parts inside the engine and transmission. I checked the engine oil at 2500 miles, and it looked dark and dirty (for 100% Synth oil). I decided that it was time to change it from the original "break-in oil" to a clean oil. At the same time, I happened across Magnetic oil drain plugs and decided I would install them in the engine sump, transmission drain and fill plugs and the newest "black Hole" magnet sysrtem for the outside of the oil filter

I feel that the dealers and MB have only our interest in mind for 24,000 miles. After that we are all fair game for the dealers. So, I feel I am going to do my best to preserve the engine and transmission to the best of my ability.

I had all of the "Dimple" magnetic plugs installed, (they can be found at 451series.com), filled the engine with Amsoil 5W-30, and the transmission with Mobil 1 75W-90 Gear Lube.

It may be my imagination, but the new oil seems to give me just a little more pick-up, but I really don't know. Anyone else find anything similar?

**jwight** · 05-10-2009, 09:21 AM

That plug is missing the screen for the oil pickup as found on the OEM plug. Not sure that's a good trade-off.

jetfuel · 05-10-2009, 09:23 AM

...magnetic plus or magnetics filter wraps are another weapon that we can use to keep the blood of an engine as clean as it can get...do they work?...if you remove the plug or cut the filter open and find small slivers of metals stuck to either one you've won the battle...now...oil choices are a personal thing ...you know..

jetfuel