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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) |
| A few of the most frequently asked questions: |
Do you sell other drain plugs? (ie: transmission, differential, axle)
The problem with transmission, differential, and axle drain plugs is there are so
many variations! We do not have an accurate database for all these variations.
If you know the diameter, pitch, and head style, I am sure we can help. Otherwise,
we have no way of knowing the correct size. This is not the case with engine
drain plugs though. We have 80,000+ year, make, and model combinations in
our database. If our search engine does not show your vehicle, just e-mail us.
We will look into it. Please know that we are unable to find information on some
brand new and exotic vehicles.
I have a newer car with an aluminum engine. Will a magnetic drain plug
do anything for my engine?
Yes, most of your engine is made of aluminum, but that is all in the engine case.
All moving parts are ferrous metal (attracted to magnet) or brass bushings (non-
ferrous). OK, the brass bushings will not be caught by the magnet, but they are
still only a small amount of the moving metal.
The biggest items that wear, the piston rings and cylinder walls are ferrous. All
your gears in the transmission are ferrous. The piston rods are ferrous, but are
not wearing because of the brass bushing. The list goes on.
I have never heard of magnetic drain plugs. How do I know this is not just
another “Snake oil” scam?
I have found that many people have never heard of magnetic engine oil drain
plugs. I had the same reaction when I first heard of them. Trust me, they are not a
scam, they are a good idea. We use them in every motorized vehicle we own and
would never own a car without one.
If this was a scam we would charge A LOT more for these drain plugs, make our
fast money, and get out. We prefer to make our customers happy and stay in
business as a respectable company. Our repeat customer list grows by the day.
Magnetic drain plugs have been around since the 30's. They are endorsed by the
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), they are used in high end cars, the
military uses them, aircraft use them, some bike makers, etc. Many of these
stock magnetic drain plugs are a weak attempt at protecting the engine as they
barely have any magnetic pull. Case in point - Suzuki uses a magnetic drain plug
in most of their new bikes. This magnet cannot hold the weight of the drain plug if
hung from a piece of metal. We designed our drain plugs with the strongest
magnets around to catch and hold on to the particles the stock drain plugs
cannot. We did not invent the idea, just redesigned it!
Should I order extra washers for future replacements?
We suggest replacing your drain plug washer at every oil change. The washer is
meant to crush with every use to seal from oil leaks. Replacing your washer every
time is cheap insurance. All drain plugs come with one washer.
Do you accept personal checks or money orders?
Yes, we do. Please see our Payments Page for more information.
Do you accept credit cards over the phone?
In an effort to keep the cost of our products to a minimum, we have created a web
only business. Our shopping cart accepts credit cards, but processing them over
the phone is just too expensive. If for any reason you are not comfortable using
online payment, we do accept checks and money orders.
When will my order ship?
After you place your order with us, we will do our best to ship the same or next
day. Most orders are shipped with in 2 business days. If your item is back
ordered, we will let you know via e-mail ASAP.
Can you e-mail me a tracking number for my order?
We ship all small orders via USPS First Class mail with delivery confirmation.
This delivery confirmation number will not show any activity until the package is
delivered to you.
The problem with transmission, differential, and axle drain plugs is there are so
many variations! We do not have an accurate database for all these variations.
If you know the diameter, pitch, and head style, I am sure we can help. Otherwise,
we have no way of knowing the correct size. This is not the case with engine
drain plugs though. We have 80,000+ year, make, and model combinations in
our database. If our search engine does not show your vehicle, just e-mail us.
We will look into it. Please know that we are unable to find information on some
brand new and exotic vehicles.
I have a newer car with an aluminum engine. Will a magnetic drain plug
do anything for my engine?
Yes, most of your engine is made of aluminum, but that is all in the engine case.
All moving parts are ferrous metal (attracted to magnet) or brass bushings (non-
ferrous). OK, the brass bushings will not be caught by the magnet, but they are
still only a small amount of the moving metal.
The biggest items that wear, the piston rings and cylinder walls are ferrous. All
your gears in the transmission are ferrous. The piston rods are ferrous, but are
not wearing because of the brass bushing. The list goes on.
I have never heard of magnetic drain plugs. How do I know this is not just
another “Snake oil” scam?
I have found that many people have never heard of magnetic engine oil drain
plugs. I had the same reaction when I first heard of them. Trust me, they are not a
scam, they are a good idea. We use them in every motorized vehicle we own and
would never own a car without one.
If this was a scam we would charge A LOT more for these drain plugs, make our
fast money, and get out. We prefer to make our customers happy and stay in
business as a respectable company. Our repeat customer list grows by the day.
Magnetic drain plugs have been around since the 30's. They are endorsed by the
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), they are used in high end cars, the
military uses them, aircraft use them, some bike makers, etc. Many of these
stock magnetic drain plugs are a weak attempt at protecting the engine as they
barely have any magnetic pull. Case in point - Suzuki uses a magnetic drain plug
in most of their new bikes. This magnet cannot hold the weight of the drain plug if
hung from a piece of metal. We designed our drain plugs with the strongest
magnets around to catch and hold on to the particles the stock drain plugs
cannot. We did not invent the idea, just redesigned it!
Should I order extra washers for future replacements?
We suggest replacing your drain plug washer at every oil change. The washer is
meant to crush with every use to seal from oil leaks. Replacing your washer every
time is cheap insurance. All drain plugs come with one washer.
Do you accept personal checks or money orders?
Yes, we do. Please see our Payments Page for more information.
Do you accept credit cards over the phone?
In an effort to keep the cost of our products to a minimum, we have created a web
only business. Our shopping cart accepts credit cards, but processing them over
the phone is just too expensive. If for any reason you are not comfortable using
online payment, we do accept checks and money orders.
When will my order ship?
After you place your order with us, we will do our best to ship the same or next
day. Most orders are shipped with in 2 business days. If your item is back
ordered, we will let you know via e-mail ASAP.
Can you e-mail me a tracking number for my order?
We ship all small orders via USPS First Class mail with delivery confirmation.
This delivery confirmation number will not show any activity until the package is
delivered to you.
Index:
1. Do you sell other drain plugs?
2. Will a magnetic drain plug help an
aluminum engine?
3. Are magnetic drain plugs a scam?
4. Should I order extra washers for future
replacements?
5. Do you accept personal checks or money
orders?
6. Do you accept credit cards over the phone?
7. When will my order ship?
8. Can you e-mail me a tracking number for
my order?
1. Do you sell other drain plugs?
2. Will a magnetic drain plug help an
aluminum engine?
3. Are magnetic drain plugs a scam?
4. Should I order extra washers for future
replacements?
5. Do you accept personal checks or money
orders?
6. Do you accept credit cards over the phone?
7. When will my order ship?
8. Can you e-mail me a tracking number for
my order?