GOLD PLUG magnetic oil pan drain plug - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

strobi · 01-10-2010, 01:47 AM

Have been asked where do I get a magnetic drain plug? The best available is at www.goldplug.com or goldplug@gmail.com
The drain plug is the same size for all camaro engines order a: AP-04
They are about $9 and a worthwhile investment!

jeffny09 · 01-10-2010, 08:05 AM

why have a magnetic plug?

carguy50 · 01-10-2010, 08:13 AM

it is supposed to attract the metal partials that all engines shed.

jeffny09 · 01-10-2010, 09:12 AM

hmmm i wonder if its worthit

FLYNNZL1 · 01-11-2010, 06:42 PM

I bought one for my Camaro and one for my Charger, $21.99 total, and they are strong.

herkman · 01-31-2010, 08:56 PM

Thanks for the info strobi. I purchased a Gold Plug with a few extra gaskets.....and it did pass the refridgerator test!

eric0353 · 10-02-2011, 09:32 PM

is there an issue with the Gold Plug magnetic drain plug being too short in length or using a metal washer instead of a rubber one? whats the difference between Gold Plug and the one you can get at Autozone?

Synner · 10-02-2011, 09:40 PM

Got mine for $6 at autozone. Looked like its working fine last oil change. You wouldn't know if one is stronger than the other without both in front of you.

IrocJack · 10-03-2011, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strobi

Have been asked where do I get a magnetic drain plug? The best available is at www.goldplug.com or goldplug@gmail.com
The drain plug is the same size for all camaro engines order a: AP-04
They are about $9 and a worthwhile investment!

I bought one of these, have not changed oil yet since adding it though. Curious to see what it looks like after oil change. Still have a few miles to go though.

eric0353 · 10-10-2011, 11:22 AM

let us know how the oil changes ends up

Burton · 10-10-2011, 11:47 AM

Ok did my change yesterday. First one with the magnetic plug. I put it on during my last oil change at 3000k. I'm at 6000K now. Sorry no pic's but I can tell you I could see some shiny metal flakes the size of glitter. But what was mostly on the plug was a silver /grey paste. If you wipe it off with your figure and smear it on a white piece of paper in the sun, You will see flecks reflecting in it. Does not sound like much..But this is my 4th oil change. I did a hard break in on the engine. 1st change at 500, then 1500, then 3000. If I had not done the previous changes I sure the metal residue collected on the magnetic plug would have been much worse.

BowlingSS · 10-12-2011, 12:10 PM

Just ordered one. Made in USA.

Bill

CooG · 10-28-2011, 03:21 PM

Don't forget your FilterMag too!

Crime2 · 10-30-2011, 11:45 AM

Just ordered mine. Got to love the Made In U.S.A.!

01-10-2010, 01:47 AM	#1
strobi MJ STROH Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LTRS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Buffalo, WY Posts: 185 View My Garage	GOLD PLUG magnetic oil pan drain plug Have been asked where do I get a magnetic drain plug? The best available is at www.goldplug.com or goldplug@gmail.com The drain plug is the same size for all camaro engines order a: AP-04 They are about $9 and a worthwhile investment!

01-10-2010, 08:05 AM	#2
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	why have a magnetic plug? __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

01-10-2010, 09:12 AM	#4
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	hmmm i wonder if its worthit __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

01-11-2010, 06:42 PM	#5
FLYNNZL1 Wicked ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	I bought one for my Camaro and one for my Charger, $21.99 total, and they are strong. __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue Metallic ZL1 A10/CF Hood Insert/PDR/NAV MODS: Rotofab CAI/V-MAX CNC Ported Throttle Body/Clear Bra/LED Reverse Light/Rock Guards/Lift Pads/Darkened Tail Lights/Ghost-Tinted LED Side Markers/Darkened 3rd Brake Light

01-31-2010, 08:56 PM	#6
herkman Drives: 2010 IOM SS/RS, 69 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 563	Thanks for the info strobi. I purchased a Gold Plug with a few extra gaskets.....and it did pass the refridgerator test! __________________ R6P - Kooks 1-7/8 Catted LT Headers, Roto-Fab CAI, MGW Shifter, Revolution SS Front Spoiler, Unrestricted Motorsports Rear Spoiler, Razzi Side and Rear EFX, Heritage Grill, Hawk HPS Pads, G2 Matched Calipers, SAV-3 Wheels, Vengeance Racing Stage II Cam 227/239.614/.624 115+3, 25% Underdrive Pulley, Oil Catch Can, 461 RWHP - 420 Torque

01-10-2010, 08:13 AM	#3
carguy50 Drives: 2SS/RS, Sequntials,Tune,Flomstr,CAI Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 350 View My Garage	it is supposed to attract the metal partials that all engines shed.

10-02-2011, 09:32 PM	#7
eric0353 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 360 View My Garage	is there an issue with the Gold Plug magnetic drain plug being too short in length or using a metal washer instead of a rubber one? whats the difference between Gold Plug and the one you can get at Autozone? __________________ 2017 2SS Camaro - M6 - Hyper Blue Metallic - White Pearl Rally Stripes - Khalari Interior - Khalari Knee Pads - NPP - Sunroof -

10-02-2011, 09:40 PM	#8
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Got mine for $6 at autozone. Looked like its working fine last oil change. You wouldn't know if one is stronger than the other without both in front of you.

10-10-2011, 11:22 AM	#10
eric0353 Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 360 View My Garage	let us know how the oil changes ends up __________________ 2017 2SS Camaro - M6 - Hyper Blue Metallic - White Pearl Rally Stripes - Khalari Interior - Khalari Knee Pads - NPP - Sunroof -

10-10-2011, 11:47 AM	#11
Burton Upgrade fever Drives: V6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 257	Ok did my change yesterday. First one with the magnetic plug. I put it on during my last oil change at 3000k. I'm at 6000K now. Sorry no pic's but I can tell you I could see some shiny metal flakes the size of glitter. But what was mostly on the plug was a silver /grey paste. If you wipe it off with your figure and smear it on a white piece of paper in the sun, You will see flecks reflecting in it. Does not sound like much..But this is my 4th oil change. I did a hard break in on the engine. 1st change at 500, then 1500, then 3000. If I had not done the previous changes I sure the metal residue collected on the magnetic plug would have been much worse. __________________ F-4E Phantom-57th AGS Phantom AMU Upgrades--RX catch can/Leather steering wheel/leather shift knob/4 pack gauge cluster/Painted stripes/Painted Bowtie's/Technostalgia tail lights/ZL1 spoiler/Painted steering wheel bezel/Painted speedometer bezel/Duel Halo's/Transformers Front Fascia Blackout

10-12-2011, 12:10 PM	#12
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	Just ordered one. Made in USA. Bill __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 RJT CAI, Inc. Cold Air Induction;ADM Scoop Rx Catch Can;Rx Breather;Roto-Fab Washer Container VMax Ported RJT Throttle Body XSPower Headers and XSPower 3" Exhaust System Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace, Gorilla Wheel Lock System; Bear Rotors, Hawk HPS Tinted Windows 35%;EFILive Tune

10-28-2011, 03:21 PM	#13
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Don't forget your FilterMag too!

10-30-2011, 11:45 AM	#14
Crime2 Got Boost? Drives: 2010 1SS RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 606	Just ordered mine. Got to love the Made In U.S.A.!

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