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usmc · 10-23-2008, 05:14 PM

08' Liftback. 4500 miles on the oil change. Mobil 1 syn EP. 15000 miles on the odometer. Used with a mobil 1 oil filter.

aca72 · 10-23-2008, 05:19 PM

It works!

PetersRedYaris · 10-23-2008, 05:25 PM

Exactly... I don't understand why some people are so adement about the filter magnet. This is cheaper, as effective, you can see the results, and diagnose major problems before they occur.

For $15, why not install one?

usmc · 10-23-2008, 06:12 PM

After cleaning.

IllusionX · 10-24-2008, 09:06 AM

macro mode... enable macro mode.. ^^

SilverGlow · 10-24-2008, 09:56 AM

Why are you using Mobil1 EP on an engine still under warranty? Even Mobil1 states on their site not to go the full 15,000 miles if the car is still under warranty....using EP is a waste of money if the engine is still under warranty...I would not go more then 5,000 miles between changes for warranty reasons...switch to Mobil1 0w-20 or 5w-20 and go no longer then 5,000...just my suggestion....

bearda · 10-24-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverGlow

Why are you using Mobil1 EP on an engine still under warranty? Even Mobil1 states on their site not to go the full 15,000 miles if the car is still under warranty....using EP is a waste of money if the engine is still under warranty...I would not go more then 5,000 miles between changes for warranty reasons...switch to Mobil1 0w-20 or 5w-20 and go no longer then 5,000...just my suggestion....

Well, admittedly he did say it was 4500 on the oil change, not 15000.

Is it normal for the magnet to be offset like that?

nsmitchell · 10-24-2008, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Exactly... I don't understand why some people are so adement about the filter magnet. This is cheaper, as effective, you can see the results, and diagnose major problems before they occur.

For $15, why not install one?

Oil filter magnets are FREE! Take them out of hard drives. Find a computer geek and ask them for a magnet or 2. All geeks have hard drive magnets laying around. hehe (at least all the ones I know, including me)
They are very powerful and they just snap right on the your filter. Use as many as you like.

nsmitchell · 10-24-2008, 10:15 AM

That is a lot of metal shavings for one oil change. Was it more like a metallic paste or were there any hard pieces attached to the magnet?

auxmike · 10-25-2008, 11:14 PM

That magnet is way off center on the plug. Is it a DIY project?
Got mine on Ebay for $10 myself.
I'll be sure to post a pic when I do my next OC.

msfire671 · 10-25-2008, 11:37 PM

any for a 2008 yaris sedan?

TheSilkySmooth · 10-26-2008, 11:07 AM

Why not let the oil filter capure the particles - it is there for this reason. If you go around a tight corner at high rpm you could make a tornado in your oil pan and this debris would get swept off and start circulating - our timing chain can pump this stuff up top - another problem chain vs timing belt. Is you chain noisy whirrring noise?? this is a lot of debris.

TheSilkySmooth · 10-26-2008, 11:10 AM

My brother the bike mechanic says metal parts would come from rings, bumpstick and crankshaft. I like the bumpstick and the crank:0

TheSilkySmooth · 10-26-2008, 11:12 AM

He say chain and sprockets too

TheSilkySmooth · 10-26-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSilkySmooth

Why not let the oil filter capure the particles - it is there for this reason. If you go around a tight corner at high rpm you could make a tornado in your oil pan and this debris would get swept off and start circulating - our timing chain can pump this stuff up top - another problem chain vs timing belt. Is you chain noisy whirrring noise?? this is a lot of debris.

I did not type this my Papa did. Go AWAY!

TheSilkySmooth · 10-26-2008, 11:14 AM

No Peace in this house!

PetersRedYaris · 10-26-2008, 06:56 PM

So anyway... I don't know any computer geeks.

*tk-421* · 10-26-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nsmitchell

Oil filter magnets are FREE! Take them out of hard drives. Find a computer geek and ask them for a magnet or 2. All geeks have hard drive magnets laying around. hehe (at least all the ones I know, including me)
They are very powerful and they just snap right on the your filter. Use as many as you like.

I am interested in this idea. I have a few broken hard drives that I've been collecting over the years...

How many magnets would be enough for this?

10-23-2008, 05:19 PM	#2
aca72 Drives: '07 Yaris S Sedan M5 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 208	It works! __________________

10-24-2008, 10:15 AM	#9
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	That is a lot of metal shavings for one oil change. Was it more like a metallic paste or were there any hard pieces attached to the magnet? __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

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10-23-2008, 05:25 PM	#3
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Exactly... I don't understand why some people are so adement about the filter magnet. This is cheaper, as effective, you can see the results, and diagnose major problems before they occur. For $15, why not install one?

10-24-2008, 09:06 AM	#5
IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	macro mode... enable macro mode.. ^^

10-24-2008, 09:56 AM	#6
SilverGlow Banned Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 189	Why are you using Mobil1 EP on an engine still under warranty? Even Mobil1 states on their site not to go the full 15,000 miles if the car is still under warranty....using EP is a waste of money if the engine is still under warranty...I would not go more then 5,000 miles between changes for warranty reasons...switch to Mobil1 0w-20 or 5w-20 and go no longer then 5,000...just my suggestion....

10-25-2008, 11:14 PM	#10
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	That magnet is way off center on the plug. Is it a DIY project? Got mine on Ebay for $10 myself. I'll be sure to post a pic when I do my next OC.

10-25-2008, 11:37 PM	#11
msfire671 ONE LOVE...YARiS LOVE!!! View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 671 Posts: 243	any for a 2008 yaris sedan?

10-26-2008, 11:07 AM	#12
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	Why not let the oil filter capure the particles - it is there for this reason. If you go around a tight corner at high rpm you could make a tornado in your oil pan and this debris would get swept off and start circulating - our timing chain can pump this stuff up top - another problem chain vs timing belt. Is you chain noisy whirrring noise?? this is a lot of debris.

10-26-2008, 11:10 AM	#13
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	My brother the bike mechanic says metal parts would come from rings, bumpstick and crankshaft. I like the bumpstick and the crank:0

10-26-2008, 11:12 AM	#14
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	He say chain and sprockets too

10-26-2008, 11:14 AM	#16
TheSilkySmooth Drives: 08 3DR 5M Bayou Blue; 09 Fos Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 622	No Peace in this house!

10-26-2008, 06:56 PM	#17
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	So anyway... I don't know any computer geeks.