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Old 03-12-2012, 11:41 PM
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hello, has anyone tries these Magnetic Bolt?will it increase the engine oil change millage? Thank you
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They are just to catch metal in your oil pan
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They're good for preventative maintenance, but you should still do oil changes at regular intervals.
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They're good for preventative maintenance, but you should still do oil changes at regular intervals.
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And they give you 10 horespower.
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in any way on their site does it say it'll improve your oil change rates? or how it makes your base dino oil into superman synthetic oil? no?

than they are probably just magnets that will catch metal shavings in your oil. and your trans already has a huge magnet on the inside to do just that. not a horrible idea to have a second one but pretty useless.

good preventative maintenance though. plus its like 10 bucks so why not?
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But it's Skunk2!!!! That's 5 horsepower and never having to change your oil again just for being S2!
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yeah it's just peace of mind knowing you don't have random dusts of metal floating around in your oil. you still have to change it just as often, it's just a fancy bolt
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Not a bad thing to have. I think transmissions already have one though.

My friend has Mfactory plugs, and the magnet is strong as hell!
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Yea I have the mfactory as well, only $24 for both plugs. And they sent me 2 sets for some reason
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i've got j's racing ones
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Blox is better..
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Default Re: Skunk2 Magnetic Drain Bolt

skunk2 ones have weak magnets or at least the one i have...i like mfactory ones.
other options are Dimple and Greddy
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