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      03-02-2011, 02:21 PM   #1
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Thumbs up UUC magnetic oil drain plug...

Hi Guys,

I am reposting these photos bc I think some of you might have missed this post. I really think this UUC magnetic drain plug is a worthwhile mod. Just look at what it picked up in a few thousand miles of AUtobahn driving!

Here is a link to the original post. You will have to scroll thru till the end. But bellow are all teh important photos.



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Love to see a pic of the drain plug after it's first service. Interested in how much it actually collects.
Sure thing, will do!
Here is what the UUC magnetic drain plug looks like. The magnet they use is really strong. I was thinking it would be like a magnetic screw driver strength... but its realy quite stronger than a screw driver!




Ok... as promissed... here is what I found on the end of my UUC oil drain plug. This is after about 7K kms of use. What I found was really just a fine metalic dust. Actually I was expecting more ferret metal particles - from my VW days. I think this just proves that frequent OCI has gotten rid of alot of metal particles from my engine. This was my fifth oil change in 24K miles(total).


here is what I found....

UUC oil drain plug untouched - just removed from oil pan...


a closer look - untouched...


the silver stuff on the paper towel is the metal collected on the end of the magnetic drain plug.


all cleaned up!



Dackel



UPDATE...

See my post #43... While the UUC plug is ok, the Dimple Plugs are MUCH stronger and better made for the long haul.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...3&postcount=43


Dimple BMW plugs...
http://magneticdrainplugs.co/bmwautomobiles.php



I really LOVE my Dimple magnetic oil drain plugs!








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      03-02-2011, 11:18 PM   #2
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Curious how many miles on that engine when the pictures were taken?
Edit: Nevermind, just saw it had 24K at the time of oil change
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I have one. Putting it on with my next oil change. It's due. I'm being lazy .
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      03-03-2011, 01:28 AM   #4
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Curious how many miles on that engine when the pictures were taken?
Edit: Nevermind, just saw it had 24K at the time of oil change

Yea... 24K miles. This was my sixth oil change on the car too. I normally go with 5K OCI.
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      03-06-2011, 07:42 AM   #5
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I went to buy...shipping is more than the plug!

Definitely see the positives on getting this plug. Anyone else here in APO AE want to buy a plug and we can cut shipping costs?
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      03-06-2011, 01:25 PM   #6
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nice! i had the UUC plug but got rid of it for the ECS plug because i didn't like the way you could see the glue that is used to secure the magnet to the bolt, the ECS was only $12 and came with 10 washers and just looked like a better quality piece with just a tad bit larger magnet. but either way that was just my opinion and i don't doubt that either plug does it's job.
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      03-06-2011, 10:06 PM   #7
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I'll pick on up.
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Hi Gang,

I changed my oil a few weeks ago. This would be the 3rd time I have changed the oil using the UUC magnetic oil drain plug. As you can see there was far less metalic particles on the oil drain plug tis time around. There pics are before and after I wiped the magnetic clean. FYI... I change my oil every 5k or 6K miles using BMW LL4 (bc I am in Germany!) using BMW oil filters.


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Need to get me one of these
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      10-12-2011, 05:02 AM   #10
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I am really amazed on how much metal the UUC magnet pulls out of the oil. The first two oil changes there was a lot of metal particles. Now just a fine metalic dust. I would really urge anyone who plans on keeping their one - to use one of these magnets.
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Is anyone else using this magnetic drain plug? I really like mine.
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I'm due for an oil change, I'll look into ordering one. As long as it keeps the oil in the pan it can't hurt.



EDIT: Just placed my order. Free shipping to APO!
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I'm due for an oil change, I'll look into ordering one. As long as it keeps the oil in the pan it can't hurt.



EDIT: Just placed my order. Free shipping to APO!

WoW! Thats cool. I think I paid more in shipping than the magnet sold for.
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Is anyone else using this magnetic drain plug? I really like mine.
I've been using mine ever since the first break in oil change and it still collects metalic dust like your picture. Better there than in the motor.
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For those that want to be on cheap side...On my old GtI, I would take apart an old dead hard drive and the strong magnets from that on oil pan and on filter. Way more coverage and prolly do better job. Just remove magnet prior to oil change to flush it out. Not sure u will be able to get magnet on oil filter on the 1 but oil pan should be easy enough.
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Quote:
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For those that want to be on cheap side...On my old GtI, I would take apart an old dead hard drive and the strong magnets from that on oil pan and on filter. Way more coverage and prolly do better job. Just remove magnet prior to oil change to flush it out. Not sure u will be able to get magnet on oil filter on the 1 but oil pan should be easy enough.
Good tip. But on our 1er's we have an all alloy oil pan(and oil filter housing!)... so magnets won't stick to the pan.
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Good tip. But on our 1er's we have an all alloy oil pan(and oil filter housing!)... so magnets won't stick to the pan.
Aaah...that sux then.
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I have been using the UUC magnetic oil drain plug myself. But recently I found a better one. By better I mean the magnet is MUCH stronger. Its made by a company called Dimple. They are a bit pricey(at $35) but the quality is very good! I highly recommend these Dimple ones.

www.drainplugmagnets.com
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I use gold plugs ones for my engine and differential.
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I have been using the UUC magnetic oil drain plug myself. But recently I found a better one. By better I mean the magnet is MUCH stronger. Its made by a company called Dimple. They are a bit pricey(at $35) but the quality is very good! I highly recommend these Dimple ones.

www.drainplugmagnets.com
Do you think you are catching more metal particles now with the new plug?
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BMW Dealer 'blacklisted' my warranty because I had a magnetic sump plug. Idiots!
Wow, what was their justification?
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Do you think you are catching more metal particles now with the new plug?
Actually I have not installed it yet in my 135i. I will probably change the oil soon and install it. Waiting for a nice warm day to drive the car from its winter sleeping mode.

I just installed the Dimple magnet in my e39. So, since thats my DD and racking up the kms (now over 332K kms) I will be giving it a good test.


These Dimple magnets are MUCH stronger than the UUC one(s). Also on my UUC plug the paint is starting to flake off and it looks not so nice. But the main reason, is that these Dimple magnets are so much stronger. I'd say easily ten times stronger than the UUC plug. When you put the drain plug(Dimple) on a metal surface you really have to struggle to pull it off! With the UUC its not as strong. You just get a soft "click".

I saw a picture of a small sledge hammer being held by the Dimple magnet. It's THAT strong!

I will be sure to update this thread with some pics soon. Here are some from Dimple's website...

www.drainplugmagnets.com

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