Magnetic Oil bolt , an amazing discovery.

[kiriakost]

I like to share my experience , about my magnetic Oil bolt ..
or " Magnetic Drain Sump Oil Plug "

http://dhost.info/ax1/html/part_upda...#magnetic-bolt

I got it because I liked to maximize the oil cleaning , from possible metal particles , that uses as hideout the the engine case .

After 3000 Km it came the time for my oil change .
By removing the magnetic bolt , I found on it , a pile of metal particles ,
formed as a cream , with very high density .

I let the oil to drain from the bolt , so to have a better look of it .
Afterwards , I started removing the material , by painting with it , one white paper .

This microscopic metal dust , started to shine on the paper .

I am very exited about my findings , the amount of the particles was allot , as the half of the magnetic body , and specially the top of it was full of them .
( Imagine one dark toothpaste , and you got the picture )

Thats was my first run with the magnetic bolt on .
Now I cleaned it , and and added fresh oil , now I have to hold on my curiosity , until the next 3000 Km Oil exchange .

Here is the eBAY seller , that after my findings , I do recommend with out doughs
eBay Seller: jv3681hk: Parts Accessories items on eBay Motors

If you had a similar story , please share it here .

[StumpyFingers]

I use one for similar reasons, it helps remove the fine particles.

[Alba]

I have read of a magnet that goes round the oil filter, always fancied trying and you guys have put it back on the radar

kiriakost 3000 Km per oil change that seems a bit quick, what are you riding?

[davsato]

i put a (very strong) magnet from an old computer hard drive on my oil filter.

[StumpyFingers]

Originally Posted by davsato

i put a (very strong) magnet from an old computer hard drive on my oil filter.

I thought of using one from an old CRT television.

[chalky4]

Any idea what size thread for an 88 TA, would they all be standard?

[StumpyFingers]

Originally Posted by chalky4

Any idea what size thread for an 88 TA, would they all be standard?

Try This it is for the VH /VJ XL600 Transalp 87 /88 models.

[stageonesimmo]

'FilterMag' are the folk your after for the filter magent - 2 halves that stick to the filter to form a ring around it - very impressive bit of kit, Seen some cut-away photos of a filter thats been used with one for a few months and you can see loads of metal 'sludge' clinging to the inside of the filter casing! There's one on my list for both bike and Landy.......

[kiriakost]

Originally Posted by davsato

i put a (very strong) magnet from an old computer hard drive on my oil filter.

I really like to see a picture of that ...


By the way , I had do one good research about magnets ,
the one that I got , are made by Neodymium .
More info here .. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neodymium

As about the 3000Km oil exchange ,
My current engine (NX250) Its a fresh got .. second hand import from France , it came with 25000 km , and now I just hit the 31000 mark , did 6000Km .
I am trying to be gentle to it , as much as possible .

[StumpyFingers]

If you get a really strong magnet it may help save fuel as well, if the vehicle in front is made of metal.