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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?

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

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.

In Inda's words........."Just sayin.............."

I use a magnetic drain plug. I figure that it can't hurt.

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.

I have one installed on my bike and it always has some bits on it when I change the oil.

Why not?

If I had one, I'd use it.

Certainly could not hurt...

Well... it COULD hurt.

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 ....

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 either that or the tranny went and took out the bolt? so its kinda a question of if you feel lucky or not

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)