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Magnetic Drain Plugs

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I run magnetic drain plugs in some of my bikes and find that they do seem to pick-up quite a bit of small debris. I don't think I would extend an oil change based on having a magnetic plug, but I do feel they help keep the oil slightly cleaner. They almost look like a Chia pet when you pull them out! LOL

The KDX does not come with a magnetic plug, so I am going to install one at the next oil change. Just curious how many of you choose to run a magnetic plug in your KDX?
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Post by akagalford »

Isn't most of the metal in our engines aluminum? Might be why its not so popular.
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Post by Griffbones »

Good question, but......

Some clutch plates are steel, transmission gears are steel, etc.......

The bikes that I have installed magnetic drain plugs in, always have stuff on them when I change the oil.

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Post by hockeyboysomers »

I use a magnetic drain plug. I figure that it can't hurt.
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hockeyboysomers wrote:I use a magnetic drain plug. I figure that it can't hurt.
Maybe my theory is wrong, but I feel the more particles removed from the oil, the less wear on everything.

I like the magnetic plugs and was just curious if others felt there was a true advantage by using them. Either way I am going to continue running them, but I love to get the input and thoughts of fellow riders. :supz:
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I have one installed on my bike and it always has some bits on it when I change the oil.
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Post by KarlP »

Why not?

If I had one, I'd use it.
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Post by frankenschwinn »

Certainly could not hurt...
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Post by Indawoods »

Well... it COULD hurt. :mrgreen:

Skipro3 had one break off in his pan I believe. The bolt is hollow to facilitate the magnet. Thereby weakening the bolt...

There are different types... so I would want to hold it in my hand before purchasing it ....
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Post by bigerestblazer »

i run magnetic drain plugs in all my bikes and always have a small coating of metallic crap on them. ive never had one break off but a friend of mine has and bye-bye tranny :grin: either that or the tranny went and took out the bolt? so its kinda a question of if you feel lucky or not :cool:
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Post by michael »

Take that metallic paste/shavings that get caught on the magnetic plug and rub it between your fingers..... do u really want that in your gearbox? (or engine in other cases or oil fullstop)
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