{"product_id":"bmw-stainless-steel-magnetic-oil-drain-plug","title":"BMW Stainless Steel Magnetic Oil Drain Plug","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMW Stainless Steel Magnetic Oil Drain Plug — M12x1.5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade your factory oil drain plug with our \u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Magnetic Oil Drain Plug\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to fit most BMW engines using an \u003cstrong\u003eM12x1.5 drain plug thread\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpdated for 2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've upgraded our magnetic drain plug from aluminum to \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved strength, durability, and long-term service life. We've also added a \u003cstrong\u003edrilled safety-wire hole\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent option for track cars, race cars, and other performance-oriented builds where additional drain plug security is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Use a Magnetic Drain Plug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngine oil circulates through some of the most highly loaded components in your engine. While the oil filter captures contaminants as oil passes through it, a magnetic drain plug provides an additional line of defense by attracting and holding \u003cstrong\u003eferrous metallic particles\u003c\/strong\u003e that make their way into the oil pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe powerful high-temperature magnet can also provide valuable information about what's happening inside your engine. During an oil change, inspecting the magnet for abnormal metallic debris may provide an early warning of excessive internal wear before a larger problem develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a simple upgrade that makes every oil change another opportunity to monitor the health of your engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded from our previous aluminum design for 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-temperature magnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps capture ferrous metallic particles in engine oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides an additional way to monitor internal engine wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrilled for safety wire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for street, track, and race applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable at every oil change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for applicable factory drain plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a brand-new crush washer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThread Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e M12x1.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Wire Drilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrush Washer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrack-Ready Safety Wire Provision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor track-oriented builds, the drain plug features a pre-drilled hole that allows the plug to be \u003cstrong\u003esafety wired in place\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety wiring provides an additional mechanical means of preventing the drain plug from backing out during demanding use. It's a small detail that makes this plug equally at home on a daily-driven BMW or a dedicated race car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Fitment Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drain plug fits \u003cstrong\u003emost BMW engines that use an M12x1.5 oil drain plug thread\u003c\/strong\u003e, but BMW has used different drain plug sizes and oil pan designs across various engines and chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease verify that your existing oil drain plug uses an M12x1.5 thread before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Simple Upgrade for Every Oil Change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drain plug may be a small component, but a magnetic drain plug gives it an additional job. 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