Leave attached to the oil pan or engine block? Those of you who have this, is the magnet strong enough to be able to leave it attached to say the oil pan or the engine block?
1616539
Yes. But to be safe I took the handle off and routed the cord around other wires,just in case. Mine is attaced to a 7260 diesel tractor. Hasn't fallen yet.
298109
It's magnetized and I love it. You can easily attach and detach. It makes using the fryer all that more easy. I love this product!!
947946
It's not removable from the control panel if that's what you mean. When I clean mine I usually just fill the oil tub up with soapy water and set the element back down in it (with the panel on the outside of course).
631660
I use it on my 2008 Ford Expedition and attach it to the rear wiper arm since the rear hatch is non metallic. The magnet is strong enough and holds just fine.
1302990
The magnet is fairly strong. I wouldn't chance it. I might carry it separately if possible
1416248
I am using it my work car so it never comes out, wouldnt be fun to have to remove every time your not using it.
2021840
Not recommended as the heat from under the hood of the engine will affect its performance. Also if it gets hot enough it will leak some sticky goo which will be impossible to get off without damaging your paint.
2207734
The heating element is in the cord. I did not drain oil until it cooled but dont believe you would have a problem with it.
1928364
Yes, I have had it with mine too... I just ignore it :/ I assumed it just needed a little grease or tightened.
631662
Yes the magnet works really good and is very strong.....I attach it to my tailgate looking down at the hitch...I worry about scratching the paint but haven't had that problem yet
1867755
Don: I pull it by the power cord. But once a year I make sure that the cord is securely attached to the housing. I also tighten 4 screws for motor housing lightly to avoid the oil leak once a year. The first one leaked oil over time and killed the motor.
303390
I keep a small (~4mm dia) neodymium magnet attached to the bit receptacle barrel; very strong so won't fling off, & magnetizes any bit inserted. Also helps keep any loose bit from falling out during vertical use.
1811771
I'm not sure what you're asking either. We have a Subaru Outback and we had it installed on the under side of the car but I don't think it is attached to the spare tire pan. I don't know that that would be strong enough.
246214
Thanks for the reply, I live in Central Wisconsin and I am planning on putting it on the oil pan of my car and I'm not sure if I should plug it in over night so it's warm by the morning because I'm not sure how long it would take to warm it up but I don't want to cause a fire either by leaving it plugged in over night.
2016370
Magnet isn't strong enough for that unless it's behind some sort of wind brake. I don't use mine on my vehicle though. It blew off my shipping container house in 45mph wind.
1681402
Once you retreaded it will leave metal particle in the cylinder head, unless you have a excellent method of removing the metal particles with the head in place. You can try a magnet or a very good vacuum or both no guarantees??? - you'll have a problem for it will damage the internal lining of the cylinder therefore making the block useless. The best practice is to remove the head.I did remove mine, hop this will help.
1088282
There is no way to attach to oil pan to prevent leaking. It would cause more of a mess than just putting an oil catch pan under