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Old 01-01-2017, 10:12 AM   #6
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Can you describe why you changed to a steel drain plug?
I changed oil and bought a magnetic plug made of steel. I didn't even know there were different materials used until I removed the original aliminum one. Still I chose to use the magnetic one and only after it was fitted did I some research.

I applied 35 lbft torque using a torque wrench.

Do you think I'd better put the original plug back? If so how urgent is it? Is it ok with the next oil change?
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