filterMAG. recommend it? - Land Rovers Only

Jupiter Rover · 04-24-2008, 05:16 PM

i was on EE and saw a FilterMAG.. which is a strong magnet that attaches to your oil filter and or transmission crankcase. (i think)

it is suppose to pull all the tiny metal particles that are floating around in your oils.

heres the site. and a pic. FilterMAG: Magnetic Oil Filters finish the Job Your Filter Started.

stolenheron · 04-24-2008, 05:21 PM

i made a thread about this a while ago on one of the forums. I've been thinking about it, don't have one myself. but even if it takes just a few particles out of the oil or tranny fluid its probably worth it....ya never know when buildup is gonna occur

KDamericano · 04-24-2008, 05:33 PM

After I did an oil analysis last year, I concluded that a filter magnet was not necessary. Not that it would hurt anything if you decided to use one, but a simple oil test will show what's floating around in your engine, and you might just be surprised as to how well the oil filter does it's job.

stolenheron · 04-24-2008, 05:35 PM

yeah, i figured w/e a mag could do would be minute...but ya never know.

Jupiter Rover · 04-24-2008, 05:41 PM

yeah.. the $70 one isnt worth it i dont think.. twice as much for a Stronger magnet.. ya ya..
but the $30 aint too bad of a price.

stolenheron · 04-24-2008, 06:03 PM

it only takes a few small particles to get stuck to cause the chain reactions of buildup in the engine...even if it only saves you 3 days in the life of the motor, it may be worth it lol, you never know when you'll be wheeling and out in the middle of nowhere lol

Jupiter Rover · 04-24-2008, 06:21 PM

hah Good call

msggunny · 04-25-2008, 05:05 AM

Will it hurt anything other than your wallet?

stolenheron · 04-25-2008, 05:19 AM

i dont think it would...

ArmyRover · 04-25-2008, 05:29 AM

I can't see how it would really help, at the same time I can't see how it would hurt anything either.

Unless of course it came flying off and kicked up into the fan tearing a few blades off, throwing the whole works out of balance destroying your water pump causing overheating. (This was Sarcasm)

04-24-2008, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 739 Gallery: 0	filterMAG. recommend it? i was on EE and saw a FilterMAG.. which is a strong magnet that attaches to your oil filter and or transmission crankcase. (i think) it is suppose to pull all the tiny metal particles that are floating around in your oils. heres the site. and a pic. FilterMAG: Magnetic Oil Filters finish the Job Your Filter Started. __________________ DII -- Pete

04-24-2008, 05:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,449 Gallery: 6	i made a thread about this a while ago on one of the forums. I've been thinking about it, don't have one myself. but even if it takes just a few particles out of the oil or tranny fluid its probably worth it....ya never know when buildup is gonna occur __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

04-24-2008, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,449 Gallery: 6	yeah, i figured w/e a mag could do would be minute...but ya never know. __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

04-24-2008, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 739 Gallery: 0	yeah.. the $70 one isnt worth it i dont think.. twice as much for a Stronger magnet.. ya ya.. but the $30 aint too bad of a price. __________________ DII -- Pete

04-24-2008, 06:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,449 Gallery: 6	it only takes a few small particles to get stuck to cause the chain reactions of buildup in the engine...even if it only saves you 3 days in the life of the motor, it may be worth it lol, you never know when you'll be wheeling and out in the middle of nowhere lol __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

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04-24-2008, 05:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
KDamericano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 179 Gallery: 0	After I did an oil analysis last year, I concluded that a filter magnet was not necessary. Not that it would hurt anything if you decided to use one, but a simple oil test will show what's floating around in your engine, and you might just be surprised as to how well the oil filter does it's job.

04-24-2008, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jupiter Rover got mud? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jupiter, Florida Posts: 739 Gallery: 0	hah Good call __________________ DII -- Pete

04-25-2008, 05:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
msggunny Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 924 Gallery: 5	Will it hurt anything other than your wallet? __________________ 77 SIII 88 97 D1 5 speed 91 D1 5 speed (the first, but gone ) When god gives you lemons, find a new god....

04-25-2008, 05:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,449 Gallery: 6	i dont think it would... __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

04-25-2008, 05:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
ArmyRover Rebuilding Rover Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NH Posts: 2,000 Gallery: 0	I can't see how it would really help, at the same time I can't see how it would hurt anything either. Unless of course it came flying off and kicked up into the fan tearing a few blades off, throwing the whole works out of balance destroying your water pump causing overheating. (This was Sarcasm) __________________ "Only two defining forces ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G.I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom." http://snhlr.org/ 91 Range Rover Classic 90 RRC Parts truck 94 Saab gas mileage beater

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