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      01-05-2012, 10:11 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by AW128i View Post
Does the 1-series have a magnet in the oil pan like some cars do? I know the auto transmissions do, but not sure about the oil pans. The Fumoto valve is fairly popular, not necessarily because ease of use, but rather because it prevents the possibility of stripping the oil pan threads from repeated oil changes.
Nope...so I just changed to the magnetic drain plug (per Dackelone's thread). One problem solved, so now just have to control the oil spillage. Thought the Fumoto was a good idea, but it wont help with the metal particles.
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