86subaru Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 anyone use these ? any comments , ? do they work ? , they are pretty cheap on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 It's a good idea. Helicopter engines use them for good reasons I use old hard drive magnets from computers. They are VERY VERY strong. I usually put one on the oil filter. That way it traps the meta particlesl there and is gone when I replace the filter. You can also put them right on your oil pan. Just remember to remove the magnet when draining your oil so the metal particles actualy drains out of the pan. Only draw back I see is that they will NOT catch aluminum particles. They will grab all steel particles however Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RnrRick Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 I run magnetic plugs in my Toyota (motor, tranny, transfer case, crawler box, front and rear diffs). I wouldn't have it any other way. They are also great for seeing if anything odd is going on. Another benefit on a Toyota is they have a socket head for a allen wrench instead of a large hex. Don't know what the Subie have since I don't have one yet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 well the rear diff and the tranny's do have them and if there is a aftermarket company that can make one for the subie that would be cool for the engine and there is one that you can get that clamps onto the oil filter and then also there is a lil gadget for cutting open the oil filter when you pull it out so you can actualy look into the pleats and if you want to you can actualy use a coffee can and some solvent (like mineral spirits) and wash the pleats out and then if you want to take it to a metallurgy lab (a good place for to find one is a state university or just look in the yellow pages) and find out the concentration of certain metals and find out what the heck is going on with your engine the reason why I know this is cause a majority of aircraft maintenance companies and aircraft owners do this to keep track of wear and tear on the engine in their plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 How and where does one attach the magnet to the oil filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 well actually it disrupts the magnetic chi of the engine oil causing excelerated wear. ok no it dosent. just stick a magnet on ther end of the filter. or pop in the drain plug with one on it. its fun to look at stuff that comes out... as long as its not your motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sios Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 How and where does one attach the magnet to the oil filter?Needs to be on the outer circumference so that the incoming particles get trapped on their way into the filter, since the center (*bottom too, I think) is where it returns. I'm not sure if it should be nearer the bottom or the top. *I've checked into how the Purolator PureOne filter works and its bypass valve is on the bottom where large particles might collect, whereas others have that at the top. I still don't know if Subaru's OEM filter has the bottom bypass, if so I don't like that. I've thought of getting a Mobil1 filter which has the top bypass valve but I can't seem to locate a part number for it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Picture possible? I wonder if the oil pressure is higher in the oil filter which might render the magnetic neglible in trapping dirt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Needs to be on the outer circumference so that the incoming particles get trapped on their way into the filter, since the center (*bottom too, I think) is where it returns. I'm not sure if it should be nearer the bottom or the top. *I've checked into how the Purolator PureOne filter works and its bypass valve is on the bottom where large particles might collect, whereas others have that at the top. I still don't know if Subaru's OEM filter has the bottom bypass, if so I don't like that. I've thought of getting a Mobil1 filter which has the top bypass valve but I can't seem to locate a part number for it yet. since the filter is mounted side ways I dont think the "bottom" of the filter is really the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sios Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 filter is mounted side ways Sorry, I shouldn't have presumed anything about all Subaru's. I hadn't thought any of them were on their side, just figured most engines were similar to mine. It mounts up/down not sideways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setright Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 The magnet on the filter does sound like a great idea. However, isn't the filter media supposed to stop those particles? I replace my filter every 6k miles, along with the oil. Would anyone argue that the paper gets so clogged in that distance that the bypass valve opens and lets the particles circulate? If the particles are small enough to get through the filter paper, then they are so small as to be nearly harmless anyway. Also, I doubt a magnet would be able to stop them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 I have seen images of filters that have been cut open after using the magnet trick and you will be suprised what can get through those filters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted October 24, 2004 Author Share Posted October 24, 2004 so would it be better it put it on the oil pan or top or bottom of the oil filter ? and where could you get them at ?how strong ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=1600&catalogId=10101&storeId=10101&langId=-1&TID=1544 http://www.magnaforce.com/ try those sites on for size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted October 24, 2004 Author Share Posted October 24, 2004 2 types ,which one would be better ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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