Filter Magnets
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Filter Magnets
O.K., everybody is so concerned about which oil to use. I think this little device may be more important than the brand oil or filter that you choose to use. I am posting to learn more about it. Facts are best, logical opinions are welcome as well. Standing by...........
http://www.filtermag.com/index.php
http://www.filtermag.com/index.php
Road Warrior
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From: SE Florida
Seems like a cool idea! But...being the Devils advocate that I am, and certainly not a service techy, would the extra metals on one or all sides of the filter cause a oil flow problem? Therefore a heat issue?
Road Warrior
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Unless they come up with a magnet that will attract alum. there really isnt much to worry about( imo ) but I do use a small frige magnet one of those that are about 2x2 inches and the filter is black . I installed it when I had the 95 kit installed and it was a safety precaution and I install it after doing an oil change.... does it make a differance couldnt tell you but the drain plug magnet is clean for the most part.
Road Captain
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HMMM Aluminum Engine, Aluminum Piston, Aluminum Connecting Rods - there is a cast Iron crank...
I aggree, doesn't make sense.
I aggree, doesn't make sense.
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The rods are steel along with the parts that wear the most, cylinder walls, rings, cams, lifters, gears, oil pump rotors, cam/main/rod bearings, valves, guides, and timing chains. Yes we usually find very little on the drain plug, but isn't it a little extra insurance by having a magnet elsewhere, and the cost is only about a dollar more for the filter.
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Road Master
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The rods are steel along with the parts that wear the most, cylinder walls, rings, cams, lifters, gears, oil pump rotors, cam/main/rod bearings, valves, guides, and timing chains. Yes we usually find very little on the drain plug, but isn't it a little extra insurance by having a magnet elsewhere, and the cost is only about a dollar more for the filter.
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Also one can find nice round and very strong magnets in the older microwaves....you know, the ones that weighted 50 pounds! Not sure about the newer, light ones.
Anyway, I put two of them on the crossmember below the engine/trans and they serve to activate the sensors in the pavement that senses a vehicle to change the light from red to green .... and for the turning lane instead of sittin thru 3 light changes before you just turn anyway........and risk a ticket from the gestopo.
Anyway, I put two of them on the crossmember below the engine/trans and they serve to activate the sensors in the pavement that senses a vehicle to change the light from red to green .... and for the turning lane instead of sittin thru 3 light changes before you just turn anyway........and risk a ticket from the gestopo.
