OIL Filter Magnet

rabbit92x · 11-25-2008, 11:50 PM

I saw this on Oil magnet on ebay. Does this really help separate the ferrous particles in the oil?

The reason I ask if because I got my car used at 108K miles on it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Saab-...3A1|240%3A1318

* Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

djerickd · 11-26-2008, 12:10 AM

yes that is what it does! I can see that plastic melting away tho. and it's overpriced

rabbit92x · 11-26-2008, 12:22 AM

LOL where can I get it cheaper?

madmax718 · 11-26-2008, 10:05 AM

take apart a hard drive. There are usually 2 strong magnets in there. stick it on the filter, done.

SCSI hD's have stronger magnets than IDE. The older ones are stronger than newer ones.

djerickd · 11-26-2008, 10:06 AM

I would just go to Lowes and get one of the really strong magnets and stick it to your oil filter. I'm not sure how much ferrous metal it would catch tho as the motor is mostly aluminum and a good oil filter should catch the particles if there are any..

Unabomber · 11-26-2008, 05:47 PM

I think it's pretty much a waste, but for less you can buy STRONG magnets online, Radio Shack, or the fence department of Home Depot/Lowes. Tape a couple of those heaps to your filter with electrical tape and swap them over with changes if you like.

magnum2066 · 11-26-2008, 07:34 PM

The filter does the job well enough, and has for many many years. It is a gimmicky product and wouldn't trust something with plastic to take care of a critical part of a several thousand dollar engine. Not to mention it being so close to hot components of the engine.

Rocketjones · 11-27-2008, 03:47 AM

I think about it like this. Imagine that magnet holding on to a nice little whatever sized globlet of shaved up metals on the inside wall of your oil filter. Now imagine a "force" beit a spike in oil pressure etc. and part of that globlet of metal coming loose and traveling through your engine.
Sounds dumb to me.
YMMV

madmax718 · 11-27-2008, 09:11 AM

I dont think that is logical. All the shaved up metals is supposed to be caught by the filter media. Only ferrous metal would be caught by the magnet. These pieces could be large, could be small. (in the microns). Even if a spike in oil pressure, that globlet that your worried about isnt comming loose. I dont know exactly when you'd see a spike, since they usually are seen at startup (high pressure).

Assuming it did come loose, it would be immediately caught by the filter media. If not, it would just disperse, and get caught by the magnet the next time around. Yes, it does get the plastic hot, I dont have one, I dont know. Like I said, I just use a drive magnet, its cheap, and if it gets anything (other than metal shavings from the freakin ground) good, if it doesnt, not like I spent any money.

DC16A2 · 11-27-2008, 04:07 PM

I'm naturally skeptical of these devices.

In related news, for fuel economy, the EPA has a website dedicated to educating consumers on aftermarket fuel efficiency devices:
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/reports.htm

11-25-2008, 11:50 PM	#1
rabbit92x Scooby Newbie Member#: 193899 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Quincy MA Vehicle: 2005 9-2x Champagne	OIL Filter Magnet I saw this on Oil magnet on ebay. Does this really help separate the ferrous particles in the oil? The reason I ask if because I got my car used at 108K miles on it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Saab-...3A1\|240%3A1318 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Sold!	Deuce Cam	Engine/Power/Exhaust	4	06-04-2010 06:57 PM
Group Buy: Oil Filter Magnets	ghostfoot7	Vancouver Impreza Club Forum -- VIC	10	09-25-2009 06:46 PM
FS: FilterMAG SS250 Oil Filter Magnet	Foo_Blyat	MWSOC Private Classifieds	3	05-17-2009 02:05 PM
Oil filter cooler and magnet	buymeasti	Private 'For Sale' Classifieds	5	06-05-2006 03:49 AM
Oil Filter Magnets Worth It?	ghostfoot7	Service & Maintenance	16	08-10-2005 10:54 PM

11-26-2008, 12:10 AM	#2
djerickd Scooby Guru Member#: 3782 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampa Btch! Vehicle:* 02 WRX WFC#040 Clean on 19's	yes that is what it does! I can see that plastic melting away tho. and it's overpriced

11-26-2008, 12:22 AM	#3
rabbit92x Scooby Newbie Member#: 193899 Join Date: Nov 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Quincy MA Vehicle: 2005 9-2x Champagne	LOL where can I get it cheaper?

11-26-2008, 10:05 AM	#4
madmax718 Scooby Specialist Member#: 172501 Join Date: Feb 2008	take apart a hard drive. There are usually 2 strong magnets in there. stick it on the filter, done. SCSI hD's have stronger magnets than IDE. The older ones are stronger than newer ones.

11-26-2008, 10:06 AM	#5
djerickd Scooby Guru Member#: 3782 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampa Btch! Vehicle:* 02 WRX WFC#040 Clean on 19's	I would just go to Lowes and get one of the really strong magnets and stick it to your oil filter. I'm not sure how much ferrous metal it would catch tho as the motor is mostly aluminum and a good oil filter should catch the particles if there are any..

11-26-2008, 05:47 PM	#6
Unabomber Big Ron Moderator Member#: 18062 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: I can save you a ton of cash Vehicle: on car parts so PM me b4 j00 buy	I think it's pretty much a waste, but for less you can buy STRONG magnets online, Radio Shack, or the fence department of Home Depot/Lowes. Tape a couple of those heaps to your filter with electrical tape and swap them over with changes if you like.

11-26-2008, 07:34 PM	#7
magnum2066 Scooby Newbie Member#: 158586 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: North Dakota, USA Vehicle: 2009 WRX Pearl White	The filter does the job well enough, and has for many many years. It is a gimmicky product and wouldn't trust something with plastic to take care of a critical part of a several thousand dollar engine. Not to mention it being so close to hot components of the engine.

11-27-2008, 03:47 AM	#8
Rocketjones Scooby Newbie Member#: 142754 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Richmond, VA Vehicle: 2005 RS Wagon	I think about it like this. Imagine that magnet holding on to a nice little whatever sized globlet of shaved up metals on the inside wall of your oil filter. Now imagine a "force" beit a spike in oil pressure etc. and part of that globlet of metal coming loose and traveling through your engine. Sounds dumb to me. YMMV

11-27-2008, 09:11 AM	#9
madmax718 Scooby Specialist Member#: 172501 Join Date: Feb 2008	I dont think that is logical. All the shaved up metals is supposed to be caught by the filter media. Only ferrous metal would be caught by the magnet. These pieces could be large, could be small. (in the microns). Even if a spike in oil pressure, that globlet that your worried about isnt comming loose. I dont know exactly when you'd see a spike, since they usually are seen at startup (high pressure). Assuming it did come loose, it would be immediately caught by the filter media. If not, it would just disperse, and get caught by the magnet the next time around. Yes, it does get the plastic hot, I dont have one, I dont know. Like I said, I just use a drive magnet, its cheap, and if it gets anything (other than metal shavings from the freakin ground) good, if it doesnt, not like I spent any money.

11-27-2008, 04:07 PM	#10
DC16A2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 174357 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NYC Vehicle: 2002 OBS	I'm naturally skeptical of these devices. In related news, for fuel economy, the EPA has a website dedicated to educating consumers on aftermarket fuel efficiency devices: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/reports.htm