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Old 03-15-2008, 07:43 AM
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anyone running a magnetic oil drain plug? where do i get one?
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Old 03-15-2008, 07:52 AM
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Default I posted this question about a week ago
But I was talking about a <b>Magfilter</b>

Others who had magnetic plugs didn't find an abundance of shavings present when they changed their oil.
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Default whatever you do, don't buy an aluminum drain plug like what ECS sells.
if it strips, you are screwed big time.
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Default Nope.....just a Futomo Quick Drain Valve.
100,000 miles with it and not a leak yet.
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Just grab the normal OEM plug and make sure you change crush washers each oil change.
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Default doh ive just been reusing the same washer
will get some for my next change
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I have never changed the crush washer.
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you (and I, and bassed) have the type that the washer can't be replaced without a new plug.
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EBay, but I don't bother. Filter catches everything. My Honda trans has no filter, uses a mag drain.
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Default I've done it a few times, if they give me a washer with the oil filter.
Can someone explain to me why I should be replacing the washer every OCI? I've never had my drainplug come loose, nor does my drainplug leak...
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