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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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Magnetic oil plug?

anyone using a Manetic oil plug? They sell them for 2 bucks and if it works sounds like a solid investment. Not sure if it has any effects on a rotary.

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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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I bought one a while ago. It just helps gather particles of metals. Its not a bad investment for 2 bux.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Bukwild
Not sure if it has any effects on a rotary.[/url]
Rotary engines are made of metal, too.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 11:41 AM
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They definitely aren't harmful, but if you change your oil and filter regularly there shouldn't BE any metal for the magnet to catch. Also, you don't want to get a cheap bolt that will easily round and be a PITA to remove. I change the oil every 2000 miles and just threw in a brand new mazda drain plug/oil pan when I got my TII swap done.
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Old Sep 29, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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My co-worker used to be a motorcycle mechanic. High performance motorcycles like KTM that rev over 10,000 rpm come with magnetic oil plugs from the factory. Im sold
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