What do you guys think about this e\External Magnet for the Oil Filter?
06-14-2007, 06:58 PM
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What do you guys think about this e\External Magnet for the Oil Filter? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CORVE...21806556QQrdZ1
Think it's worth it or another "Tornado" product?
Think it's worth it or another "Tornado" product?
06-15-2007, 10:36 AM
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They have 1 in Jeg's catalog now too. I can see how it could possibly help if something started happening & you were gettin metal shavings in your oil. It would really not be needed, but could at some time prove to be a good cheap investment against letting shavings thru..
06-15-2007, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by BIG_MIKE2005
They have 1 in Jeg's catalog now too. I can see how it could possibly help if something started happening & you were gettin metal shavings in your oil. It would really not be needed, but could at some time prove to be a good cheap investment against letting shavings thru..
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06-15-2007, 01:29 PM
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Yeah its a little pricey but you never have to buy another filter again. I dont think its over priced for the quality though. It filters all the way down to 8 microns and provides 7 times more flow than regular paper filters. That and its enviromentally friendly.
06-15-2007, 01:57 PM
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Magnets are very good. In fact, so good that GM puts one on the tip of every oil drain plug.
Everytime I change my oil, I find some minor metal on the magnet, so that is proof they are working. A small amount of metal that is not trapped by the filter can do HUGE damage to your motor and bearings.
Therefore, the $10 oil filter magnet seems like very cheap insurance to me.
Everytime I change my oil, I find some minor metal on the magnet, so that is proof they are working. A small amount of metal that is not trapped by the filter can do HUGE damage to your motor and bearings.
Therefore, the $10 oil filter magnet seems like very cheap insurance to me.
06-15-2007, 02:04 PM
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I used to rebuild auto trannies in the 70s ....back then every manufacturor included a magnet in the transmission pan. At the standard 30K fluid change, you would see lots of metal shavings stuck to the magnets. ...just normal wear and tear that would casue havic if allowed to get into the valve body.
06-19-2007, 07:00 AM
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It uses a Surgical Stainless steel mesh filter that filters down to 8 microns. It is the same style filter that Hospitals use to filter blood. Up to 7 times more flow then a typical paper filter. All you do is take it apart and clean it when you change the oil. That makes it enviromentally friendly, no more filters to throw out. A super strength nickel-plated neodymium rare earth magnet is installed in the top of the element for magnetic pre-filtering.
06-19-2007, 07:49 AM
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Hmmm, I think I may just buy one. Anyone else have an opinion on these? Anyone else purchasing one??
The best way to reduce engine wear is to install a pre-oiler & limit the RPM's &/or the time spent @ high RPM's.
