Steel oil drain plugs

[ttomtom]

Originally Posted by thstone

Can you describe why you changed to a steel drain plug?

I changed oil and bought a magnetic plug made of steel. I didn't even know there were different materials used until I removed the original aliminum one. Still I chose to use the magnetic one and only after it was fitted did I some research.

I applied 35 lbft torque using a torque wrench.

Do you think I'd better put the original plug back? If so how urgent is it? Is it ok with the next oil change?

[Pdwight]

Originally Posted by ttomtom

I changed oil and bought a magnetic plug made of steel. I didn't even know there were different materials used until I removed the original aliminum one. Still I chose to use the magnetic one and only after it was fitted did I some research.

I applied 35 lbft torque using a torque wrench.

Do you think I'd better put the original plug back? If so how urgent is it? Is it ok with the next oil change?

Are you sure it's not aluminum with a magnet attached in the middle ?