When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
I recently purchased a magnetic drain plug on Amazon for the oil pan of my '08 GL320. The thread pitch is M12x1.5 and the length is 13mm. Coincidentally its the same plug that fits a Yamaha dirtbike.
"Outlaw Racing OR2623 Magnetic Engine Oil Drain Plug Nut Screw Repair Bolt 12 X 1.5 X 13mm Fits Yamaha YZ400F" @Amazon
Original on the left, new on the right
This exact plug also fits as direct replacement for the 722.9 drain plug. If you're intending the use this plug for that application, 13mm thread length is ideal. Standard replacement crush washers work as well.
The transmission has magnets in it to catch metallic debris but neither factory style are nearly as poweful as this one. This magnet is very strong. 3/8" torque wrench dangling from the drain plug magnet.
I'll report my findings in 5k miles when the next oil change takes place.
I recently purchased a magnetic drain plug on Amazon for the oil pan of my '08 GL320. The thread pitch is M12x1.5 and the length is 13mm. Coincidentally its the same plug that fits a Yamaha dirtbike.
"Outlaw Racing OR2623 Magnetic Engine Oil Drain Plug Nut Screw Repair Bolt 12 X 1.5 X 13mm Fits Yamaha YZ400F" @Amazon
Original on the left, new on the right
This exact plug also fits as direct replacement for the 722.9 drain plug. If you're intending the use this plug for that application, 13mm thread length is ideal. Standard replacement crush washers work as well.
The transmission has magnets in it to catch metallic debris but neither factory style are nearly as poweful as this one. This magnet is very strong. 3/8" torque wrench dangling from the drain plug magnet.
I'll report my findings in 5k miles when the next oil change takes place.
I'm sure your plug works just as awesomely (yes, that's a word, I just decided so)
Did those who already use the magnetic plugs collect any steel dust on them?
Unlike transmissions, engine has fine filter who suppose to catch all metal dust, so I wonder how much additional magnet can help?
Evidently Mercedes engineers did not think it will do much.
They recommend top extraction anyway.
Same here. Deposit is always black but when you spread it, it appears to be a collection of fine gray metal particles. Yeap, probably an overkill but for some reason I always look forward to inspecting the little bugger.
Same here. Deposit is always black but when you spread it, it appears to be a collection of fine gray metal particles. Yeap, probably an overkill but for some reason I always look forward to inspecting the little bugger.
FWIW.......
Send material to be analyzed*, you may be surprised what is found.
*Analyze by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry {ICP-MS]
Did those who already use the magnetic plugs collect any steel dust on them?
Unlike transmissions, engine has fine filter who suppose to catch all metal dust, so I wonder how much additional magnet can help?
Evidently Mercedes engineers did not think it will do much.
They recommend top extraction anyway.
Yes the filter is supposed to catch all metal dust and a magnetic plug may be overkill, but I would rather spend $12 on a trivial drain plug and have an added layer of protection. MB does recommend extraction, but thats not because its best. Its because its faster and a single person at the dealership can do it individually without a lift or pit.
Mercedes engineers are smart, but they don't do everything to prevent failures. They obviously didn't think it would be necessary to use sufficient materials for the injector seals, oil cooler seals, intake flaps, timing chains, front differentials, and conductor plates. They're bean counters just like every other company.
......
Mercedes engineers are smart, but they don't do everything to prevent failures. They obviously didn't think it would be necessary to use sufficient materials for the injector seals, oil cooler seals, intake flaps, timing chains, front differentials, and conductor plates. They're bean counters just like every other company.
All those things have 1/2 million miles life expectancy on my vehicles. Sure ops happen to everyone and yes, engineers are pushed by financial managers to count the beans.
Just learned that new to me Sprinter has 20,000 miles oil change intervals.
How much bigger van, powered by the same 4-banger I have in sedan can run on oil 20k miles? The engine has bigger oil pan, so that is part of explanation, but I think it is more sale pitch.
Those vans are used as fleet vehicles where 10k miles can be less than a month, so 20k oil change intervals make good appeal. Than fleet usually dispose those vans at 100k miles, so bottom feeders have to pay the outcome.
And no, Sprinters don't have magnetic crankcase plugs.
Yes the filter is supposed to catch all metal dust and a magnetic plug may be overkill, but I would rather spend $12 on a trivial drain plug and have an added layer of protection...............r pit.
Mercedes engineers are smart, but they don't do everything to prevent failures. They obviously didn't think it would be necessary to use sufficient materials for the injector seals, oil cooler seals, intake flaps, timing chains, front differentials, and conductor plates. They're bean counters just like every other company.
.
The engineers know what to do for our machines to last forever. It's the bean-counters on the 13th floor who are the ones who decide how much of the engineers' wisdom is actually implemented!
02-04-2020 | 04:07 PM
