Is there a Magnetic trans fluid drain plug available?

Skyscraper · 10-16-2014, 05:53 PM

Hey y'all, been loving this forum so far!

Getting ready for my 60k service (DIY) and wondering if any manufactures have made a magnetic drain plug for the 6MT, or even for the rear diff? I am about to order one for the crankcase but would love to protect the trans and diff with magnetic plugs as well.

Anyone know where I can score some? My searches have yielded mixed results.

Skyscraper · 10-16-2014, 05:58 PM

Admin, accidentally posted in forced induction.

Kindly move this thread for me?

1slow370 · 10-16-2014, 06:06 PM

The oem plug is magnetic already /thread

AzSpeng · 10-16-2014, 06:19 PM

I wouldnt be opposed to modifying some plugs that have a bigger stronger magnet

N8GTOL · 10-16-2014, 09:41 PM

The stock diff plug is magnetic so no need there.

The stock MT trans plug is not magnetic but I don't know if there would be a significant benefit for a magnetic plug in the trans. The reason I say this is because the metal components which are likely to shave flakes are your synchros, but the synchros are brass and brass is not magnetic.

1slow370 · 10-17-2014, 01:09 PM

hmm if the trans plug isn't magnetic (thought it was) you can just go t the dealer and buy a magnetic diff plug to put in there they are the same size. I checked the fsm and there are also magnets inside the case.

DOOMMONKEY777 · 10-17-2014, 04:25 PM

Every manual transmission must have a magnet in it somewhere just for this purpose, an extra magnet would not hurt so just glue an "O" type magnet on the outside of a drain plug i guess.

1slow370 · 10-17-2014, 04:47 PM

the OE diff magnetic plug fits and is like $12 and there are 2 magnets inside the case one at the front and one towards the back.

10-16-2014, 05:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skyscraper Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: The skies above NorCal Posts: 72 Drives: 09 Touring Sport 6mt Rep Power: 10	Is there a Magnetic trans fluid drain plug available? Hey y'all, been loving this forum so far! Getting ready for my 60k service (DIY) and wondering if any manufactures have made a magnetic drain plug for the 6MT, or even for the rear diff? I am about to order one for the crankcase but would love to protect the trans and diff with magnetic plugs as well. Anyone know where I can score some? My searches have yielded mixed results.

10-16-2014, 06:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	The oem plug is magnetic already /thread gbrettin and Skyscraper like this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

10-16-2014, 09:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 21	The stock diff plug is magnetic so no need there. The stock MT trans plug is not magnetic but I don't know if there would be a significant benefit for a magnetic plug in the trans. The reason I say this is because the metal components which are likely to shave flakes are your synchros, but the synchros are brass and brass is not magnetic. sizziano likes this.

10-17-2014, 01:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	hmm if the trans plug isn't magnetic (thought it was) you can just go t the dealer and buy a magnetic diff plug to put in there they are the same size. I checked the fsm and there are also magnets inside the case. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

10-17-2014, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 20	Every manual transmission must have a magnet in it somewhere just for this purpose, an extra magnet would not hurt so just glue an "O" type magnet on the outside of a drain plug i guess. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

10-16-2014, 05:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Skyscraper Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: The skies above NorCal Posts: 72 Drives: 09 Touring Sport 6mt Rep Power: 10	Admin, accidentally posted in forced induction. Kindly move this thread for me?

10-16-2014, 06:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
AzSpeng Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Chandler, Az Posts: 345 Drives: Skyline GTR Rep Power: 11	I wouldnt be opposed to modifying some plugs that have a bigger stronger magnet

10-17-2014, 04:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7250	the OE diff magnetic plug fits and is like $12 and there are 2 magnets inside the case one at the front and one towards the back. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

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