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Gas O · Apr 24th, 2003, 03:45 AM

Stumbled across this site while looking for magnets. Theory seems sound, but anyone actually seen or used this? I thought it might be beneficial for those who are just running in their engine.

http://www.superplug.com/home.html

Burning Chrome · Apr 24th, 2003, 03:52 AM

Its almost certainly BS. Consumer Reports runs tests on things like this all the time and they never work. If they did everyone would be using them. Besides, I strongly suspect that the engine in most cars will out last most of the other components, especially suspention related ones. Short of abusing an engine (something this won't save you from) I don't know anyone who has had their engine die on them it's always other things (clutch, transmision, suspension etc...)

StareDownOrion · Apr 24th, 2003, 04:02 AM

The lady who handled the delivery and tour of my new Cooper told me the oil pan in the Mini is magnetized anyway, for the same reason. I suppose that would negate the effect of the magnetized drain plug. Any truth to this rumor?

acetonic · Apr 24th, 2003, 06:41 AM

I've heard from folks that have changed their own oil that it is actually the Filter that has the magnetized part. In any case, magnetized bits in the oil collection system certainly can't hurt anything. I'd seriously doubt it prolonging the life of the engine however. With all the aluminium and alloys that are in modern vehicles, magnets would only pick up so much.

Lumspeed · Apr 26th, 2003, 05:39 AM

Don't see the need for this item today !.

My 1969 Cooper had one , and every time I drained the Oil , the plug was covered in Iron filing's !.

Today's engines are much more refined and wear a lot less ! .

In today's motoring it's the driver that suffer's !! .

Go for a SPIN in your MIN and forget the engine !! .

Tom D · Apr 26th, 2003, 08:56 AM

Lumspeed is right on. There are a lot of things to worry about in life, magnetized oil drain plugs are (is) not one of them. Go motoring and enjoy. A bit of magnetism will not make your aluminum engine last one minute longer.

Apr 24th, 2003, 03:45 AM	#1
Gas O MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SFBA Local Time: 04:28 AM Posts: 33 Offline	Has anyone seen or used this? Stumbled across this site while looking for magnets. Theory seems sound, but anyone actually seen or used this? I thought it might be beneficial for those who are just running in their engine. http://www.superplug.com/home.html

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StareDownOrion MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Beach, CA Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 89 Offline	The lady who handled the delivery and tour of my new Cooper told me the oil pan in the Mini is magnetized anyway, for the same reason. I suppose that would negate the effect of the magnetized drain plug. Any truth to this rumor? ---Liam--- Black and White Mini Cooper White Wheels Sport Package Premium Package CD Navigation Clear Side Repeaters

Apr 26th, 2003, 05:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lumspeed MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gateshead . North East England . UK . Local Time: 04:28 AM Posts: 180 Offline	Don't see the need for this item today !. My 1969 Cooper had one , and every time I drained the Oil , the plug was covered in Iron filing's !. Today's engines are much more refined and wear a lot less ! . In today's motoring it's the driver that suffer's !! . Go for a SPIN in your MIN and forget the engine !! . Lumspeed

Apr 26th, 2003, 08:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 11:28 PM Posts: 339 Offline	Lumspeed is right on. There are a lot of things to worry about in life, magnetized oil drain plugs are (is) not one of them. Go motoring and enjoy. A bit of magnetism will not make your aluminum engine last one minute longer. Tom 02 EB/B MCS

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Apr 24th, 2003, 03:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Burning Chrome MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Its almost certainly BS. Consumer Reports runs tests on things like this all the time and they never work. If they did everyone would be using them. Besides, I strongly suspect that the engine in most cars will out last most of the other components, especially suspention related ones. Short of abusing an engine (something this won't save you from) I don't know anyone who has had their engine die on them it's always other things (clutch, transmision, suspension etc...)

Apr 24th, 2003, 06:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
acetonic MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Castle, Delaware Local Time: 12:28 AM Posts: 289 Offline	I've heard from folks that have changed their own oil that it is actually the Filter that has the magnetized part. In any case, magnetized bits in the oil collection system certainly can't hurt anything. I'd seriously doubt it prolonging the life of the engine however. With all the aluminium and alloys that are in modern vehicles, magnets would only pick up so much.

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