There are many many brands of Magnetic Thingy being sold out there, to trap debris from engine oil to prevent it to go into the engine by somehow magnetize them and keep them stuck into the oil filter. Sometimes I wonder how it trap debris from all aluminum engine blocks. Anyway, there might be tiny steel debris hanging in the engine oil...
Products like these...
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap0.jpg
The concept of it seems to be simple enough. We just need Magnets right? Not those weak Fridge Magnets. But those Industrial strength magnets. Here are some :
- Hard Disk Magnets (Scroll to the end of the post, to know how to get them free)
- Electric Motor Magnets
- Magic Healing Neodymium Magnet (from lelong.com.my) I don't know what they are.. but they are shiny, and I got mine, i got 14 of them, from China when I was there.... they are cute and cheap RM0.50 per pair.. so i bought some for fun... Never knew that they are selling them here for RM 70 per pair !! (Suppose to have healing power) hmm.. no wonder I am healing and strong.
Here you go..
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap1.jpg
For this example, I used a Proton Oil Filter which I borrowed from a mechanic friend near my house.
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap2.jpg
Here is the layout of how you can Maximize magnet power if you have lots of magnets.
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap3.jpg
Here is the layout if you have Flat magnets. Which is sufficient enough for most cars.
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap4.jpg
Upside down test!! Of course, when you drive around, it might be bouncy, you will need to fasten these round magnets.
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap5.jpg
For flat magnets, they are really strong. It can be firmly stuck at the bottom.
If you need to stick them, you can use EPOXY Glue or Industrial Strength double sided tape. No worries, magnets are cheap and free.. if you loose them, just go to LowYatt rubbish bin and dig out some spoiled HDD.
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap6.jpg
Happy DIYing !
Products like these...
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap0.jpg
The concept of it seems to be simple enough. We just need Magnets right? Not those weak Fridge Magnets. But those Industrial strength magnets. Here are some :
- Hard Disk Magnets (Scroll to the end of the post, to know how to get them free)
- Electric Motor Magnets
- Magic Healing Neodymium Magnet (from lelong.com.my) I don't know what they are.. but they are shiny, and I got mine, i got 14 of them, from China when I was there.... they are cute and cheap RM0.50 per pair.. so i bought some for fun... Never knew that they are selling them here for RM 70 per pair !! (Suppose to have healing power) hmm.. no wonder I am healing and strong.
Here you go..
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap1.jpg
For this example, I used a Proton Oil Filter which I borrowed from a mechanic friend near my house.
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap2.jpg
Here is the layout of how you can Maximize magnet power if you have lots of magnets.
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap3.jpg
Here is the layout if you have Flat magnets. Which is sufficient enough for most cars.
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap4.jpg
Upside down test!! Of course, when you drive around, it might be bouncy, you will need to fasten these round magnets.
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap5.jpg
For flat magnets, they are really strong. It can be firmly stuck at the bottom.
If you need to stick them, you can use EPOXY Glue or Industrial Strength double sided tape. No worries, magnets are cheap and free.. if you loose them, just go to LowYatt rubbish bin and dig out some spoiled HDD.
http://forum.lancerzone.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10800/magnetrap6.jpg
Happy DIYing !