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Magnets in the oil (2018 2.7)?
Hi all,
I'm wondering if someone else has ascertained whether or not the oils in our F150s have magnets in them to filter out some ferrous material. My truck is a 2.7 ecoboost and I'd be interested in putting a magnet in five locations: engine oil, transmission oil, transfer case oil, and both differentials. Anybody done this yet? Thanks! -kehyler |
I found this, but kinda pricey: https://roninfactory.com/collections...16013043433523
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That's why there are oil filters in place.
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Originally Posted by raski
(Post 6078435)
That's why there are oil filters in place.
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Couple thoughts here. The transmission already has a magnet in the pan and the rear diff fill plug is magnetic too. ( I don't have FWD so I don't know about the front gearbox.). So it seems Ford sees a benefit in using them. Installing magnets in the engine is a good idea as long as you realize a lot of the metallic wear in the engine is not magnetic. The other issue is securing it in place, the last thing you want happening is the magnet coming loose, breaking up and getting caught somewhere it'll do damage. And then there's the issue of cleaning it. Will you have to drop the oil pan each time to check and clean? Not saying you shouldn't do it, just some thoughts about expectations vs. results. Let us know what you decide. |
Originally Posted by Unlimited HP
(Post 6078598)
Couple thoughts here. The transmission already has a magnet in the pan and the rear diff fill plug is magnetic too. ( I don't have FWD so I don't know about the front gearbox.). So it seems Ford sees a benefit in using them. Installing magnets in the engine is a good idea as long as you realize a lot of the metallic wear in the engine is not magnetic. The other issue is securing it in place, the last thing you want happening is the magnet coming loose, breaking up and getting caught somewhere it'll do damage. And then there's the issue of cleaning it. Will you have to drop the oil pan each time to check and clean? Not saying you shouldn't do it, just some thoughts about expectations vs. results. Let us know what you decide. |
Originally Posted by kehyler
(Post 6079109)
Yeah, I'm wondering if I should secure the magnets to the outside of the oil filter housing & just wipe any magnetic material off each time I change the engine oil filter. Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by FjordsFords
(Post 6079123)
Wipe it off from where exactly? In theory your plan should work but any trapped particles would remain inside the oil filter. |
I am far from an expert on this but putting magnets on the oil filter is probably the safest way to go. Thought about putting one or more small rare earth magnets on the end of the drain plug since the heaviest iron particles will settle to the bottom of the oil pan, but positively attaching the magnet(s) is a problem. Putting small magnets around the filter housing keeps them out of the system but I have no idea how effective they will be.
So give it a try and let us know how it works out. |
I recommend this magnet.
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