Beware of ECS Tuning Magnetic Drain Plug - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Stangorang · 09-21-2012, 08:00 PM

Just had the head snap off on the drain plug leaving the threads in the oil pan. Didn't even torque it down. The plug has always been torqued to 25 NM in the past. Made for one of the longest oil changes in history

Luckily I got the rest of the plug out and went back to the OEM plug.

Looks like this is not the only time people have had problems with these cheap drain pugs, And here , oh and here, here also

ECS, maybe it is time to stop selling this POS?

ajohnson300 · 09-21-2012, 08:26 PM

Mine did exactly the same thing. I asked a rep at ECS if they were aware of this and he blatantly stated "No"! Luckily I was able to fish out the other piece in my oil pan. Buy this from someone else, too many are experiencing the exact same thing. POS for real!!!

secretsquirrel · 09-27-2012, 12:37 PM

I had the same thing happen to me. The part is defective and should be pulled off the market.

Spydeputy · 09-27-2012, 01:23 PM

same here, they replaced it but i'm affraid to put another one back in.

secretsquirrel · 09-29-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Spydeputy

same here, they replaced it but i'm affraid to put another one back in.

Its not worth it risk. Just use a regular drain plug or a magnetic one from another vendor.

Spydeputy · 10-02-2012, 05:09 AM

Who else sells a magnetic one?

Quote:

Originally Posted by secretsquirrel

Its not worth it risk. Just use a regular drain plug or a magnetic one from another vendor.

secretsquirrel · 10-02-2012, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spydeputy

Who else sells a magnetic one?

I don't know of one. I just used an oem one.

DSC_OFF · 10-02-2012, 08:34 AM

This is a widely known issue and yet they refuse to change the design:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...oil-drain-bolt

http://www.golfmk6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24725

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/42...led-apart.html

OECMG · 10-18-2012, 10:21 AM

Yikes I just ordered one of these. Do you guys suggest I try to return it? It's not installed yet.

LivnLife31 · 10-18-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Spydeputy

Who else sells a magnetic one?

I bought mine from Bavarian Autosport- haven't had any problems!

N0OS3 · 10-19-2012, 02:54 PM

O_o this is like the fourth time i've seen this same problem with the same vendor's magnetic oil drain plug... like the poster said above me, you should just go with a different vendor. Be sure to ask lots of questions about the product next time... like what material it's made out of, how strong is the magnet, etc.
Remember... you get what you pay for... if you see a product such as this and it's somewhat expensive, find out why and it might be worth it to pay extra for quality.

secretsquirrel · 10-19-2012, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N0OS3

O_o this is like the fourth time i've seen this same problem with the same vendor's magnetic oil drain plug... like the poster said above me, you should just go with a different vendor. Be sure to ask lots of questions about the product next time... like what material it's made out of, how strong is the magnet, etc.
Remember... you get what you pay for... if you see a product such as this and it's somewhat expensive, find out why and it might be worth it to pay extra for quality.

I get what your saying but this is a low tech bolt that could be made for $1.00 or less. There should be no expectation that this bolt should be less reliable than an OEM one.

JetBlackE46 · 11-04-2012, 11:08 AM

for those of you who've used it, do you actually see any metal shavings on the magnet when you remove? just curious how useful this product really is.

in previous vehicles i've owned, it came with magnets on the transmission oil pan and those had tons of shavings captured.

Coding@DetailAddict · 11-04-2012, 06:29 PM

Gold Plug for me. Have them in all my cars.
Rock solid.
http://www.goldplug.com/

Saigon · 11-04-2012, 10:21 PM

wow don't know why ECS doesn't take this POS item off the market

ECSTuning · 11-05-2012, 10:56 AM

Failures have been extraordinarily rare considering the number of plugs currently in use, majority of failures have been due to over torquing of the plug. If anyone has any issues with any ECS Tuning products please let me know so I can take care of you right away.

Snyperx · 11-08-2012, 11:05 AM

For the record I have this plug and have done 2 changes with it to this point. Have not had an issue. I make sure to use a torque wrench when tightening it up. I must admit though this thread as made me a bit paranoid now.

09-21-2012, 08:00 PM	#1
Stangorang Major Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,147 iTrader: (9)	Beware of ECS Tuning Magnetic Drain Plug Just had the head snap off on the drain plug leaving the threads in the oil pan. Didn't even torque it down. The plug has always been torqued to 25 NM in the past. Made for one of the longest oil changes in history Luckily I got the rest of the plug out and went back to the OEM plug. Looks like this is not the only time people have had problems with these cheap drain pugs, And here , oh and here, here also ECS, maybe it is time to stop selling this POS? Attached Images
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09-27-2012, 01:23 PM	#4
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10-02-2012, 08:34 AM	#8
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10-19-2012, 02:54 PM	#11
N0OS3 Colonel Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 2,216 iTrader: (5)	O_o this is like the fourth time i've seen this same problem with the same vendor's magnetic oil drain plug... like the poster said above me, you should just go with a different vendor. Be sure to ask lots of questions about the product next time... like what material it's made out of, how strong is the magnet, etc. Remember... you get what you pay for... if you see a product such as this and it's somewhat expensive, find out why and it might be worth it to pay extra for quality. __________________ WTB: 3 Stage Intake Manifold and components - PM me your asking price.

11-04-2012, 06:29 PM	#14
Coding@DetailAddict BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2007 335i E92 (SGM) Join Date: May 2011 Location: 1600 Wyatt Dr. Ste. 16, Santa Clara CA Posts: 3,032 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E92 [3.79]	Gold Plug for me. Have them in all my cars. Rock solid. http://www.goldplug.com/ __________________ █ Click HERE for Info & Pricing █

09-21-2012, 08:26 PM	#2
ajohnson300 Abjm3 Drives: 2008 335I, 2007 X5 4.8i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairborn, Ohio Posts: 99 iTrader: (2)	Mine did exactly the same thing. I asked a rep at ECS if they were aware of this and he blatantly stated "No"! Luckily I was able to fish out the other piece in my oil pan. Buy this from someone else, too many are experiencing the exact same thing. POS for real!!!

09-27-2012, 12:37 PM	#3
secretsquirrel Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i nFifty4LiFe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: land of the squirrel Posts: 1,623 iTrader: (2)	I had the same thing happen to me. The part is defective and should be pulled off the market.

10-18-2012, 10:21 AM	#9
OECMG Banned Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: PA Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Yikes I just ordered one of these. Do you guys suggest I try to return it? It's not installed yet.

11-04-2012, 11:08 AM	#13
JetBlackE46 Private Drives: ///M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	for those of you who've used it, do you actually see any metal shavings on the magnet when you remove? just curious how useful this product really is. in previous vehicles i've owned, it came with magnets on the transmission oil pan and those had tons of shavings captured.

11-04-2012, 10:21 PM	#15
Saigon Brigadier General Drives: BSM E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,517 iTrader: (46)	wow don't know why ECS doesn't take this POS item off the market __________________ 07' Alpine White E93 335i M-Sport \| BMW Performance \| Beige l Piano Black l Sport l Premium l Heated l Navi \| Steptronic l Comfort Access l Logic7 l iPod & USB \|

11-05-2012, 10:56 AM	#16
ECSTuning BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: Independent Tuning Specialists Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,148 iTrader: (18)	Failures have been extraordinarily rare considering the number of plugs currently in use, majority of failures have been due to over torquing of the plug. If anyone has any issues with any ECS Tuning products please let me know so I can take care of you right away. __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST\|Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172\|Facebook \| YouTube

11-08-2012, 11:05 AM	#17
Snyperx Lieutenant Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oregon, WI Posts: 438 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	For the record I have this plug and have done 2 changes with it to this point. Have not had an issue. I make sure to use a torque wrench when tightening it up. I must admit though this thread as made me a bit paranoid now. __________________ Regards, SnyperX

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