Oil drain plug... which one?

[daphatgrant]

I like the ease of use of the quick drain plug as well as the low chance of stripped threads. I also really like the idea of having a magnet on the plug to catch and remove any metal debris in the oil.

That's all I guess, not sure which to get as I like aspects of both.


Quick Drain Plug - http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/
Magnetic Drain Plug - http://www.magneticdrainplug.com/Aut...lugs/AP04.html

[FB3]

I have used the Fomato quick drain plugs on several cars, and just got one to put on my SS when I change the oil. They are great, and save a lot of time and mess.

You will need the adapter for the LS3 engine. I use a few feet of clear tubing connected to the drain nipple when I change oil. Great product.

[rmnc3r]

I like the idea of a QDP, but haven't got around to getting one yet.
I did put some super strong magnets on the oil filter; I theorize that
it will polarize the oil molecules, thus extending engine life and increase
fuel mileage , as well as attract and trap ferrous particles floating in the oil.

...I just gotta remember to remind the service tech to put the magnets back on the new filter if I don't do the oil change m'self

[daphatgrant]

Originally Posted by rmnc3r

I like the idea of a QDP, but haven't got around to getting one yet.
I did put some super strong magnets on the oil filter; I theorize that
it will polarize the oil molecules, thus extending engine life and increase
fuel mileage , as well as attract and trap ferrous particles floating in the oil.

...I just gotta remember to remind the service tech to put the magnets back on the new filter if I don't do the oil change m'self

I was planning on throwing a magnetic oil filter wrap on as well myself, this one here.



Just curious, is the "" for the gas mileage BS or the product itself?

Thanks .

[herkman]

I am using a Gold Plug

www.goldplug.com

[HeavyD]

Stripped out threads are from over torquing. These cars don't need oil changes that often anyways. Magnetic plug would be fine.

[Napper]

Now we are really nitpicking. Use the stock plug. people have money to burn aparently.

hey i know its your baby......with todays synthetics ,after the first brake in oil change, i wouldn't sweat it at all

[rmnc3r]

Originally Posted by daphatgrant

I was planning on throwing a magnetic oil filter wrap on as well myself, this one here.



Just curious, is the "" for the gas mileage BS or the product itself?

Thanks .

Hey Daph!
Yeah, the facepalm is for the 'polarizing' and 'extended life and mileage' BS;
I do think the magnets will attract and hold the ferrous particles. Someday,
I may have the motivation to cut open a filter and see for myself.

Like Ronnie Rayguns used to say 'Trust, but verify'

I just use plain high power magnets that I found at the flea market,
not one of the form fitting filter specific types. I think they cost around
a $1 each and I use 2.

[Texhawk]

If you are only changing oil once or twice a year, how much time would you really save. Plus, I would be afraid the valve could accidentally get opened, which is nearly impossible with a standard drain plug.