On spin on filter question

[particlewave]

LN magnetic drain plugs are notoriously bad (cracks, leaks).
Just use a filter magnet.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by particlewave

LN magnetic drain plugs are notoriously bad (cracks, leaks).
Just use a filter magnet.

No kidding?
I've not heard that before.
I've had mine in place for many years and it's not leaked a drop.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Frodo

No kidding?
I've not heard that before.
I've had mine in place for many years and it's not leaked a drop.

Yes.

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[Frodo]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Yes.

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Well, I'll readily admit this is based on a survey of one, but that's just not what I've seen.

I wonder if people are cranking too hard on them when replacing following oil drainage? They do seem like they're of a material that might be harder and therefore potentially more brittle. More prone to failure if overly forced.

It's been my experience that oil pan drain plugs just don't have to be torqued all that super tight. I push firmly with two or three fingers (not my whole hand) and call it good. The next time I drive I'll look underneath for signs of leakage. To date, I've never seen any, with either the OEM plug or the LN magnetic one.

[Oldcarguy]

Originally Posted by particlewave

LN magnetic drain plugs are notoriously bad (cracks, leaks).
Just use a filter magnet.

+1 on the filter magnet. It’s no contest between the oil drain plug magnet and the Filtermags or the oil canister high temp neodymium magnet mod for removal of metals from the oil.

I’ve had my LN magnetic drain plug in since 2017 with no issues, but I always use a new washer and torque to spec at 19 ftlbs. I guess I really don’t need it with the Filtermags but I use it because I already have it.

[Frodo]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

+1 on the filter magnet. It’s no contest between the oil drain plug magnet and the Filtermags or the oil canister high temp neodymium magnet mod for removal of metals from the oil.

I’ve had my LN magnetic drain plug in since 2017 with no issues, but I always use a new washer and torque to spec at 19 ftlbs. I guess I really don’t need it with the Filtermags but I use it because I already have it.

Yeah, I don't dispute the wisdom behind this post. I only wondered whether the (previously unknown to me) problems with the magnetic plug might actually be attributable to user error rather than some inherent shortcoming of the product.