Filter MAG??
 

I saw an add for this in the Nov/Dec Hot Boat magazine, has anyone used one? or Does anyone think its worth it or is it just a gimmick?

Check out the website, the HD series is for marine:

www.FILTERMAG.com

Nope. Search for the thread in technical Q&A, we discussed it there. Certianly a lot of money for a magnet.

It looks like a good idea, its got me wondering...:confused: :confused:

I did the next best thing....while working at motorola we had more then a few broken computers....i took a hard drive appart once to see whats inside. The magnets they use inside those things are amazing! Put on on each side of your hand and they will stay up from the magnetic fields they generate! So i put one on the oil filter and one on the oil pan just above the oil drain. I dont know if its made any difference but i figure it cant hurt! :D

I know what you mean Wally...HD mag's are unbelievable. Better make sure your fingers are out of the way when they slam together. :D

The concept is of sound mind, however I have to wonder how effective it is with the increased velocities of oil in the filter. In any event, it can't hurt.

Thanks for reminding me Wally...I have a drawer-full, I may just try it. :cool:

This is all you need ..... for $5

Magnets

Thanks for the input guys!!

:D :D :D

I just received 4 of the above magnets in the mail. They packed them with a piece of sheetmetal lining the box. They said be careful handling them.

Well, what did I do ?? ...... SMASHED MY THUMB WITHIN 30 SECONDS.

:rolleyes:

I told you so! :p:p

Just Kidding...:)

I plan to place the magnets on the bottom of my oil pans. I figure it couldn't hurt. I expect them to collect any free floating metal particles.

Are there any negatives I should know about?

G

If you have a man hole cover stuck to the bottom of your car, you might want to consider a weaker magnet.:D
Gary

Possible dissimilar metals corrosion?
Periodic moisture in the oil.

What's the magnet made of, Neodymium Iron Boron? Pan?

Also, make sure you have the clearance. :)

They are Neodymium Iron Boron 1"x.25". (clearance, no problem)

Steel pan - I'm thinking of placing a layer of plastic between the pan and magnet to prevent any corrosion.

What is the concern for moisture in the oil?


The magnet are small, but strong as a MOFO.

G

Just the same reason, depending on the magnet material and how it would react to moisture....Probably not a big concern.
:cool:

Daze ... I am going to put them on the outside of the pans.

;)

Oh...Then what happens if it falls or gets knocked off...That big clump of metal all of a sudden gets turned loose. Could be bad news.

I don't know about the boat but on my Ford, the magnets are on the inside of the pans, Both Tranny and Oil.

Good point ... But, as strong as these MOFOs are, I don't see how they could come off without something actually knocking it off.

If they were to come off, the "clump" of metal would have to pass thru the filter before it gets to any bearings. I would hope that "clump" wouldn't be too big, know what I mean ;)

G

I just put mine on the filter its self! No chance of it getting knocked off and if it still is a concern just place a piece of duck tape over it! :D

I know exactly what you mean. ;)
Fingers crossed for No Clumps:D