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Old 05-11-2015, 01:30 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by Bonburner View Post
The problem is that just because there is a magnet on the drain plug doesn't mean it's going to extract 100% particles from a flowing mixture of oil.
Also as the magnet successfully pulls out particles it loses its efficacy ... meaning the more gunk it has the less it is able to extract .. say 80% is only extract from that point.
Essentially the more gunk there is means there are still more in the differentials flowing around because it can't pull out as effectively when its completely clean.
So... why are you changing your oil so early? Is it based on a visual inspection, or have you done any UOA analysis?

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