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Why a magnetic drain plug is a worthwhile upgrade (VIDEO)
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Godspeed, Pat
Pat Goss, arguably America’s most famous mechanic, has died.
Let’s bring back this tiny piece of archaic automotive technology
It’s a tiny step on the manufacturing line, but boy, drain plugs save mechanics a ton of time.