Anyone know of a selection of new magnets from Lowe's, home Depot, ace, etc I can use on the oil filter. Doing some maintenance tomorrow didnt want to spend $60 on a that high dollar magnet collar, filtermag I think.

Reason I'm asking is I know basic neo magnets are done at 176 degrees farenheight and once it gets to hot the magnet loses its power.

 

Why not just use a magnetic drain plug. They are about $12 on ebay. I have one in my ZI purchased off there

 

I do have a magnetic drain plug. Over my years on the BITOG forums and past experience in cars is there is enough metal shavings for a few magnets to catch. Anytime someone shows pics of a magnetic drain plug (the plug is basically full with shavings, magnet has already pulled everything it can). It's a piece of mind thing personaly as our engines are older now.

After some more research if anyone is interested. Do not use basic neo magnets from your local stores unless the max temp is listed. If temp is not listed the max temp is 176 farenheight. You can however use ceramic/ferrite magnets without worries of maximum operating temperature. Much cheaper. They do make strong neo magnets in a much higher operating temp but they are expensive, more than the oil and filter expensive.

I've found some manufacturers are using magnets inside there oil pans and tranny pans. Even saw a factory pan pic with 6 square magnets in it (not sure on model) If anyone purchases strong magnets, not weak fridge magnets they will pick up a good amount of shavings over time, even with a magnetic drain plug. When you cut open your oil filter you have a mark where those magnets were

 

I have been well aware that all these cheap magnets have a temperature cap and our (and most) motors run much higher temps which renders the effect useless to some effect.

I don't mind spending a little extra. I have not found a real, high-temp, proven drain plug. If anyone can point me to one, please let me know.