Magnetic Drain Plug Truly Worth It?

[D60]

Filter magnets are expensive, but only for the engine. For differential and transfer case, maybe I should be installing magnetic plugs with my fluid changes as they have no filtering and go longer without a fluid change?

Every t-case I've opened up has a screen at the oil pickup, so whether that's a "filter" is something BITOG would happily debate for the next decade century.

Note there's also always a magnet under the screen. Magnetic plugs are readily available for many makes. I've installed them in NP261/3s, but they tell you to remove the magnet under the screen. In truth I don't think it matters much either way.

Here's a shot I took of an NP241D that was burdened by what had been. The pickup screen sits directly above but was removed in photo

 

[D60]

Sounds like there will be one in my shop before the next drain.
Appreciated
JL Buds: M14 1.5 ?

I'm running a Gold Plug in my '19 and gravity hasn't stopped working....yet. They've got a decent product look-up on their website.

Unless Votex is running Samarium (sp?) I don't think it's going to be a "stronger" magnet. They all lose magnetic strength around the same temp for the same elements/minerals/composition.

 

[4wd]

Every t-case I've opened up has a screen at the oil pickup, so whether that's a "filter" is something BITOG would happily debate for the next decade century.

Note there's also always a magnet under the screen. Magnetic plugs are readily available for many makes. I've installed them in NP261/3s, but they tell you to remove the magnet under the screen. In truth I don't think it matters much either way.

Here's a shot I took of an NP241D that was burdened by what had been. The pickup screen sits directly above but was removed in photoView attachment 345464

Yup. Burdened by what had been

 

[Sequoiasoon]

Posted in other threads but fits here. Magnetic plug is good for quick indicator of what might be happening or at least that something happened. It also may cause lost sleep and worry about what might happen in the future. Maybe what it shows you, you won't do anything about due to cost, age of vehicle, miles etc. and just monitor on future changes and hope it stops. Maybe you'll get that AAA plan that includes longer towing and more benefits. Maybe it will help plan for replacement, sale to used car place, trade in.