[LarryHughes]

I just changed the gear oil in my 2001 911 Carrera with a 6-speed.
All appears to be good but it is hard to tell as the drain plug isn't magnetic.
Is there a source of a magnetic transaxle drain plug for the 996?

Also, is there a preferred gear oil for the 996? Swepco 201?
I used Mobil 1 synthetic in my '79 and had a 2nd gear failure shortly thereafter. May be unrelated, but some say that the synthetic is too slippery or thin and doesn't adequately protect.

Thanks in advance.
Larry