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onya:
I was wondering, if I placed a manget from a old radio speaker about 75mm Dia underneath the oil filter would this trap the particles of steel, so when I do my oil change the magnet will go onto the next filter. Yes/NO. I think it's a good idea, but what else could I write.;35;35;35;35;35 Replies are welcomed.

MADLT1:
i have one on my car,wether it works or not i do not know,it was in a goodys bag at one of the car shows i attended,so ,i would say yes they do work,simply because there on the market;42

daniel42au:
Well Onya and MADLT1, 'Free' sure beats the $US 49.99 I paid to Mid America for their magnet.... to do the same trick....

BUT the logic sure works... metal fillings are attracted to magnets and if you can catch them before they can go around again then that has got to be good.

If not then I still feel good because I have done all I can to defeat physics.

Actually I also use their magnetic drain plug for $9.99 but then when I get older I am going to start wearing a copper bracelet too.... :-)

So what is the consensus of the forum, are we indulging in 'Snake Oil' or do magnets actually work?

Vette Obsessed:
I don't see the point. ;42

Of all the miles I've done in all sorts of conditions in all the cars I've owned my oil filter in conjunction with scheduled oil and filter changes has done a good enough job without needing a magnet for added protection/filtration.

Personally, I consider them on par with snake oil.  I respect your choice if you use one, but I wouldn't bother. ;42

onya:
I change my oil and filter quite often, more often than needed, but I still like the thought of the magnet giving the extra protection. I have seen a lot of drivers, what ever they drive giving their cars a hard time and all those metal parts must come under some stress, weather it be a V8 or rice burner. Once the metal fillings get into the big ends and mains , lots of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ out the window.
The price of an old speaker magnet (nothing) compared to a rebuild.

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