Griots Garage Oil Filter Metallic Shaving/Particle Retainer????? - TriStateTuners.com :: Home of Tristate Auto Enthusiast

DwagsSpecV · 12-08-2009, 12:00 PM

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...le+retainer.do

Any one know anything about these or have any reviews?

I would assume they are a good thing to have.

bmatyeah · 12-08-2009, 12:09 PM

it seems almost the same idea as a magnatic oil drain plug.

240sxDann · 12-08-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bmatyeah

it seems almost the same idea as a magnatic oil drain plug.

It's exactly the same idea, just catches it in the filter instead. Which I like cuz you don't have to try and wash the plug off and junk, just dispose of the filter and your done.

DwagsSpecV · 12-08-2009, 12:21 PM

Yea, I agree. That's not cheap for a curved magnet though. LOL

240sxDann · 12-08-2009, 12:40 PM

Yea eff that, I'll go buy magnets at the craft store for a buck a piece lol

bignigel85 · 12-08-2009, 01:52 PM

I'd get the plug insted

enohand · 12-08-2009, 02:07 PM

lol.....i have some Harddrive magnets ON my oil filter, as well as about 4 of them on the bottom of my oil pan....you can never be 2 safe...lol

Supraru · 12-12-2009, 06:32 PM

I think it's a waste of money. If there is something floating around that's big enough to do damage to your engine you're already screwed.

TGilb2007 · 12-12-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DwagsSpecV

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...le+retainer.do

Any one know anything about these or have any reviews?

I would assume they are a good thing to have.

Every once in a while, to see if I had issues, I would just wrap panty hose around the pan under the car, and let the oil flow. Check for stuff that is stuck on top of the panty hose.

Laugh all you want, it works.

jpalamar · 12-14-2009, 06:08 PM

If something is small enough to get though your filter, then it isn't going to damage your car. How many people do you honestly know that change their fluids regularly and pop their motors. I don't know any. Its a joke.

12-08-2009, 12:00 PM	#1
DwagsSpecV Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Drexel Hill Member #8970 My Ride: 2005 WRX STI iTrader: (0)	Griots Garage Oil Filter Metallic Shaving/Particle Retainer????? http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...le+retainer.do Any one know anything about these or have any reviews? I would assume they are a good thing to have. __________________ 2004 Nissan SE-R Spec-V -----Sold 2005 Subaru WRX STi Stage 2 -- Tuned by Ray@Turbotek-----Sold Your local source for the best 3D modeling available ____SolidWorks____

12-08-2009, 12:21 PM	#4
DwagsSpecV Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Drexel Hill Member #8970 My Ride: 2005 WRX STI iTrader: (0)	Yea, I agree. That's not cheap for a curved magnet though. LOL __________________ 2004 Nissan SE-R Spec-V -----Sold 2005 Subaru WRX STi Stage 2 -- Tuned by Ray@Turbotek-----Sold Your local source for the best 3D modeling available ____SolidWorks____

12-12-2009, 06:32 PM	#8
Supraru Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pa Member #1745 My Ride: 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5 Rs iTrader: (1)	I think it's a waste of money. If there is something floating around that's big enough to do damage to your engine you're already screwed. __________________ 99' Sti

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12-08-2009, 12:09 PM	#2
bmatyeah Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: West Chester PA Member #4478 My Ride: 1997 Ford Mustang iTrader: (2)	it seems almost the same idea as a magnatic oil drain plug.

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bignigel85 Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Dec 2009 Member #15235 iTrader: (0)	I'd get the plug insted

12-08-2009, 02:07 PM	#7
enohand Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: L-town Member #2644 My Ride: 1996 p10 iTrader: (3)	lol.....i have some Harddrive magnets ON my oil filter, as well as about 4 of them on the bottom of my oil pan....you can never be 2 safe...lol

12-14-2009, 06:08 PM	#10
jpalamar TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Collegeville, PA Member #13773 My Ride: 03 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (3)	If something is small enough to get though your filter, then it isn't going to damage your car. How many people do you honestly know that change their fluids regularly and pop their motors. I don't know any. Its a joke.