Interesting... but I wonder how elements can be "proprietary?" They must be God. 
Filter mag works but you won't see the metal particles since its gonna be trapped in the filter. Plus with advancements in modern engines, the tolerances are much closer and there won't be alot of metal shavings.Thread raised from the dead.
I was searching for information on magnetic oil drain plugs and how it can help remove steel particles from the motor oil. I also came across this product called filtermag. It seems to have a much stronger magnetic force than the magnetic drain plugs and it seems that more of the oil will pass though the filter than near the drain plug. Plus you can install it anytime because it fits on top of the oil filter.
I purchased the SS300 filtermag from a private distributor and installed it today. I'm looking forward to my next oil change to see how much ferrous particles gets trapped by this device. The manufacturer claims that filtermag "removes steel particles as small as 2 microns from engine oil."
Is anyone else using this product?
I was going to take my dremel and cut that baby open with the magnet still on so the particles don't move.Filter mag works but you won't see the metal particles since its gonna be trapped in the filter.
You will find copper, beryllium, all kinds of metals. On my 2K1 Maxima I did an oil analysis from Blackstone labs. They will do several things:I was going to take my dremel and cut that baby open with the magnet still on so the particles don't move.
My question is what other kinds of particles are in the oil that the filter needs to remove? Would installing a filtermag + a regular OEM oil filter be just as good as a high priced oil filter? This wouldn't make sense if the oil gets dirty from non-ferrous materials.