Question about those cheap magnetic oil drain plugs

I put a $15 magnetic drain plug in my personal truck's 6.7 Powerstroke about three months ago. Pulled it for an oil change yesterday and it was covered in a fine metal fuzz that the regular plug never caught. It was a small amount, but seeing it made me check the filter media more closely. Has anyone else run these long term and noticed if they actually help, or is it just giving a false sense of worry?

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jordank522d agoMost Upvoted

Totally, mine looked the same and my engine's been fine for years now.

margaret_wright503d ago

Honestly, that metal fuzz is normal for a new magnetic plug. It's just catching the fine wear particles that always circulate in a fresh engine. The regular plug lets that stuff just sit in the oil pan or get caught by the filter. Seeing it might feel scary, but it's actually doing its job. Tbh, it's a good sign it's working, not a reason to worry. Running one long term just means you're pulling a little extra abrasive stuff out each change.