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brownish s13 of doom · 12-17-2008, 06:29 PM

Do these things actually make a difference?

I was thinking about picking up this SARD Drain Plug MAG - Nissan & Mazda M12 x 1.25

Is it worth it, or just a gimmick?

awesomenick · 12-17-2008, 07:05 PM

Sometimes in my old bronco II I found metal shavings when I changed the oil. I'm assuming they would have stuck to it, unless they were aluminum. PBM has one for $10. I haven't ever used one, and don't know if they work but I like the idea.

Bigsyke · 12-17-2008, 07:09 PM

Yes they do work and I highly suggest one on both your engine and tranny.

The tranny makes the most difference.

Marc240 · 12-17-2008, 07:11 PM

Theres plenty of mixed opinions about the magnetic drain plugs. $10 you can spare, you might as well get one.

4sfed180 · 12-17-2008, 07:59 PM

the cost of the plug and possible benefits point to buying one. if its ten bucks i would do one in motor, trans, and diff just in case. its 30 bucks but what can you really get for that these days?

*wangan_cruiser* · 12-17-2008, 08:07 PM

that metal shavings that circulates in your oil while operating your car pretty much adds more for wear and tear.

its only $10. why not buy it?

steve shadows · 12-17-2008, 08:50 PM

why not? I think it couldn't hurt to know the truth

codyace · 12-17-2008, 09:13 PM

It doesn't hurt, but it's much like a leak down or a compression test...once you get results, you know there is a MUCH larger issue at hand

jspeedm · 12-17-2008, 10:11 PM

get it.
................

steve shadows · 12-18-2008, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

It doesn't hurt, but it's much like a leak down or a compression test...once you get results, you know there is a MUCH larger issue at hand

Naw it;s pretty common for these aluminum shit bucket container motors to just grind themselves to death- Ive thrown enough rocker arms into 1000 pieces in my current motor to call it a blender.

I just like hitting the anti-lag at 8200 rpms on hydros what can I say.

Step 1 remove oil pans, and valve cover
step 2 replace rocker arm chunks
step 3 polish cams
step 4 re-assemble and repeat

Andrew @ 240sxMotoring · 12-18-2008, 07:13 AM

$10 Magnetic Drain Plug Go!
Circuit Sports Magnetic Oil Drain Plug for Nissan

projectRDM · 12-18-2008, 07:36 AM

The transmission and diff both have one stock.

codyace · 12-18-2008, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve shadows

Naw it;s pretty common for these aluminum shit bucket container motors to just grind themselves to death- Ive thrown enough rocker arms into 1000 pieces in my current motor to call it a blender.

I just like hitting the anti-lag at 8200 rpms on hydros what can I say.

Step 1 remove oil pans, and valve cover
step 2 replace rocker arm chunks
step 3 polish cams
step 4 re-assemble and repeat

I'm not worried about slithers, I'm worried when I get chunks haha.

BlckBeautyVTEC · 12-18-2008, 11:26 AM

i have one, i've never found shavings on it, i hope that is a good thing.

codyace · 12-18-2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlckBeautyVTEC

i have one, i've never found shavings on it, i hope that is a good thing.

that's a WONDERFUL thing

i spent 10 bucks on new wiperblades

mattsil80wis · 12-18-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codyace

that's a WONDERFUL thing

i spent 10 bucks on new wiperblades

why you never drive it in the rain anyway unless your on the track

S13Sr20detSilvia · 12-26-2008, 08:28 PM

get it!!! well worth it, you dont want metal traveling through ur engine!

WildAsDaTaliban · 12-28-2008, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

The transmission and diff both have one stock.

really? can someone confirm this?

Bigsyke · 12-28-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildAsDaTaliban

really? can someone confirm this?

Tranny location depends, Diff is on the drain plug.

However the difference on magnet strength is quite a bit between stock and these "earth" magnets.

Just dont get a password JDM, the magnet litterally fell out when I removed the drain plugs from the packaging.

I had to JBweld them in. I came to find they didnt even use glue, rather loctite green?

shifts13 · 12-28-2008, 12:09 PM

just go to autozone. they're usually less than $5 for one w/ a magnet. just make sure you get you get m12x1.25 thread pitch

5t341tH · 12-28-2008, 12:37 PM

for the tranny, do you replace the drain bolt or the fill one?
would the magnetic oil plug fit? the look to be different to me. but iono i've never removed my tranny plug

projectRDM · 12-28-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildAsDaTaliban

really? can someone confirm this?

Why would I say it if I needed confirmation? After stripping over 60 240s for salvage I think I'd know. The drain plug on both the transmission and differential are magnetic from Nissan. I've never seen one that wasn't. I even have a dozen of them saved somewhere for when someone strips their plug and needs a new one.

neverrain · 12-28-2008, 01:17 PM

^^ 6 years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildAsDaTaliban

really? can someone confirm this?

^^ 2 months.

I got a question though. After stripping 60 of them, did you find a lot with metal shavings in the tranny and diff? Does it warrant searching for a possibly stronger magnet in an aftermarket version?

I put a magnetic oil plug (the PBM one, cmon, it's $10 dollars) on for the first time about 1.5 months ago. Haven't changed my oil yet. I'll be sure to take pics and update this thread when I remove mine for the first time.

neverrain · 12-28-2008, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5t341tH

for the tranny, do you replace the drain bolt or the fill one?
would the magnetic oil plug fit?

Would make more send to put it on the drain side. The oil would pass over that plug more frequently.

projectRDM · 12-28-2008, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neverrain

Would make more send to put it on the drain side. The oil would pass over that plug more frequently.

They are on the drain side, both of them.

12-17-2008, 06:29 PM	#1
brownish s13 of doom Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: alhambra Age: 37 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Magnetic Drain Plug - worth it? Do these things actually make a difference? I was thinking about picking up this SARD Drain Plug MAG - Nissan & Mazda M12 x 1.25 Is it worth it, or just a gimmick?

12-17-2008, 07:59 PM	#5
4sfed180 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: vernon hills Age: 35 Posts: 224 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	the cost of the plug and possible benefits point to buying one. if its ten bucks i would do one in motor, trans, and diff just in case. its 30 bucks but what can you really get for that these days? __________________ I build air pumps!

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12-17-2008, 07:05 PM	#2
awesomenick Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: UT Age: 32 Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (33) Feedback Score: 33 reviews	Sometimes in my old bronco II I found metal shavings when I changed the oil. I'm assuming they would have stuck to it, unless they were aluminum. PBM has one for $10. I haven't ever used one, and don't know if they work but I like the idea.

12-17-2008, 07:09 PM	#3
Bigsyke Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NA Age: 36 Posts: 1,342 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes they do work and I highly suggest one on both your engine and tranny. The tranny makes the most difference.

12-17-2008, 07:11 PM	#4
Marc240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 284 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Theres plenty of mixed opinions about the magnetic drain plugs. $10 you can spare, you might as well get one.

12-17-2008, 08:07 PM	#6
wangan_cruiser kouki man Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: downtown oakland,ca Age: 36 Posts: 3,535 Trader Rating: (36) Feedback Score: 36 reviews	that metal shavings that circulates in your oil while operating your car pretty much adds more for wear and tear. its only $10. why not buy it?

12-18-2008, 07:13 AM	#11
Andrew @ 240sxMotoring Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 789 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: Andrew @ 240sxMotoring Feedback Score: 17 reviews	$10 Magnetic Drain Plug Go! Circuit Sports Magnetic Oil Drain Plug for Nissan __________________ Andrew @ 240sx Motoring Milford, CT @ 203-783-1422 (ext. 112) Read what people have to say about 240sxMotoring!

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12-18-2008, 11:26 AM	#14
BlckBeautyVTEC Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego Age: 35 Posts: 678 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i have one, i've never found shavings on it, i hope that is a good thing. __________________ poop mama...

12-26-2008, 08:28 PM	#17
S13Sr20detSilvia BANNED Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nova Age: 34 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	get it!!! well worth it, you dont want metal traveling through ur engine!

12-28-2008, 12:09 PM	#20
shifts13 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WA Posts: 178 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	just go to autozone. they're usually less than $5 for one w/ a magnet. just make sure you get you get m12x1.25 thread pitch

12-28-2008, 12:37 PM	#21
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 33 Posts: 2,776 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	for the tranny, do you replace the drain bolt or the fill one? would the magnetic oil plug fit? the look to be different to me. but iono i've never removed my tranny plug __________________ lexus baby

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