Hey guys,

I've heard of this before but never thought much of it.
I guess the proof is in the pics ?

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=708394

Thoughts?

-Dan

yeah i can see the theory behind it and i can see the results i have seen engine/trans damage from bad oil but what the difference between putting the magnents on and getting a higher efficency filter apart from the cost?????

it would be a lot more sensible to buy a filter with a finer mesh, lower micron capture rate. Disadvantage of this is they usually have to be very big (and exxy) to flow the same amount of oil as the stock item/oe replacement

they would have to be quite strong to have any affect, as ive done metal shavings in oil to see what effect it can have and with the oil completely still i couldnt even drag the particles around, with a magnet the size of my palm (wasnt the best quality though)

Ive seen this before and i think k&N? or BLITZ? make oil filter socks, that are a belt about 3 inches wide, 10inches long with magnets knitted inside you wrap around any oil filter (has velcro to affix) that is supposed to d o the job.

Anyways cant help trying

I think i've found a new use for all of those old hard disks I have in storage... lol

Seriously, those magnets are powerful. It can be a real fight to remove them from the drive, just because of their sheer magnetic force.

Sounds like a good idea to me... after all, what's it hurting to throw something extra in there for the extra protection.

I agree, if its keeping these particles from flowing through bearings etc its got to be worth it. after seeing this ive stuck on a little magnet i had off a magnetic darts kit my kids had. its really strong. ill check filter at next change to see if its attracted anything.

I've currently got a Filtermag on my engine. It's hard to say whether it's actually working without cutting open the filter. The magnet itself is incredibly strong - I had to lever it off with a screwdriver last oil change.

i know in my transmission there are 4 round magnets..... they do work.

although brass and aluminium are not magnetinc.... but at the same time these metals are pretty soft.

These magnets pick up only iron based materials. Aluminium, bronze, copper etc will not be collected. They are worthwhile however. Ideally they should sit inside the sump in a spot where the oil flows past them constantly.
A sump plug with one of them high powered round ones stuck to the end is ideal. Does it work? Does it extend engine life? Who knows. If it makes you feel good, do it!

Trotty - some autoboxes had these standard from the factory. They are there to catch worn bits from the steel clutch plates and any flakes from the gear set. Stops them from circulating through the gearbox, and allows easy diagnosis when the box needs pulling down.

Still wouldn't have helped me :cry:
But worth doing? I'm doing it tomorrow. And painting my Raptor compressor cover. :D

Speaker magnets:think:

The discussion is pretty much what I had figured.

It really can't hurt anything, may as well give it a shot.

I've been doing some more reading and it turns out the transmission and transfer case in my Jeep both have magnetic sump plugs that need to be cleaned off during and oil change. Makes sense.

-Dan

Just a question to throw out there. If these 'earth magnets' have a strong pulling power, would that mean it would have a strong magnetic field that could effect any of the cars electronics that is nearby?

should not be anything really in the engine bay that would be effected by it i'd imagine.

Just a question to throw out there. If these 'earth magnets' have a strong pulling power, would that mean it would have a strong magnetic field that could effect any of the cars electronics that is nearby?

Interesting question.. I know for sure on my Jeep the crank angle sensor is a hall effect sensor, which is entirely based on magnetic fields....

-Dan

im using magnefine filters on the Trans and powersteering systems... these are inline units and have been around for yonks... many professional trans specialists fit them with recons and services

there are also magnetic engine oil filters on the market