Magnetic Oil Drain Plug

[MrLeadFoot]

Do they come stock on 6.2? If not, does dealer normally stock them, or are they only available aftermarket? I ask, because I could have sworn I bought one from the dealer for my 2001 Corvette, but someone told me thy are stock on 6.2 Sierras, which I find hard to believe. If anything, I would think they'd more likely be stock on a sports car, not a truck, but I don't think GM would include one on anything. 

Edited April 16, 2025 by MrLeadFoot

[newdude]

20 minutes ago, MrLeadFoot said:

Do they come stock on 6.2? If not, does dealer normally stock them, or are they only available aftermarket? I ask, because I could have sworn I bought one from the dealer for my 2001 Corvette, but someone told me thy are stock on 6.2 Sierras, which I find hard to believe. If anything, I would think they'd more likely be stock on a sports car, not a truck, but I don't think GM would include one on anything. 

 

 

Aftermarket.  GM hasn't used a magnetic drain plug on any engine for like 20 years now.  Even the replacement OEM plugs for one that had one originally so say like my 2004 GMC 2500 HD I had which had one, the OEM replacement plug p/n is not magnetic.

Edited April 16, 2025 by newdude

[MrLeadFoot]

Would you get one, or leave as is? 

[newdude]

55 minutes ago, MrLeadFoot said:

Would you get one, or leave as is? 

 

 

I've never gone out of my way to install one...so...no.  I'd leave it unless its gonna bother you.  

[MrLeadFoot]

I just thought it might be a good idea since I'm changing oil today, but OK, I'm leaving it stock. 

[Gangly]

Since it would appear that you do your own oil changes and are willing to upgrade the drain plug, check out Fumoto valves.  I have them on my vehicles and they make oil changes A LOT cleaner and quicker.

[MrLeadFoot]

21 hours ago, Gangly said:

Since it would appear that you do your own oil changes and are willing to upgrade the drain plug, check out Fumoto valves.  I have them on my vehicles and they make oil changes A LOT cleaner and quicker.

Looks like there are a few similar contraptions out there now. What made you pick the Fumoto over the less obtrusive ones without a lever like the Valvomax or Votex?

Edited April 17, 2025 by MrLeadFoot

[Gangly]

On 4/17/2025 at 12:47 PM, MrLeadFoot said:

Looks like there are a few similar contraptions out there now. What made you pick the Fumoto over the less obtrusive ones without a lever like the Valvomax or Votex?

A strong history of quality and reliability.  Fumoto is a known brand that has been doing it for A LONG time and I know they make quality products.  That's not to say that Valvomax or Votex don't, but I know what I'm getting with Fumoto and they have been exactly as advertised.

[RyanbabZ71]

I added a magnetic plug to my 19 at the first oil change 70K+ miles ago.  It does collect a small amount of debris.  Have used them in the past and plan to add one to the 21 ZL1 I just got at the next oil change. 

[MrLeadFoot]

Figures, right after I decide NOT to get a magnetic plug for my recent oil change, my motor gets recalled for a potentially disastrous short block. Would be nice to have a magnetic plug now, if only to monitor if any metal is getting shaved off of some bearings or journals.

Edited May 12, 2025 by MrLeadFoot

[RyanbabZ71]

For reference here is mine after pulled vs cleaned

 

 

Edited May 13, 2025 by RyanbabZ71