Metal Shavings on Magnetic Oil Drain Plug

[thunderstrike]

Changed oil at 10,000 miles today. Noticed very small amount of metal shavings, very fine. Had 5,000 miles on this oil. I will have some tape next time to grab these shavings.

Comments would be appreciated.

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[Andy13186]

Seems like very little I wouldnt be concerned. Did you add any oil over the 5k miles btw? My oil monitor goes to 0% before 4k miles the way I drive and I had to add 2 quarts.

 

[EFI]

There will always be some from normal engine operation, and what you have there is very minimal.

I'd be worried if you have a huge goop or actual metallic chunks.

 

[thunderstrike]

No, didn't have to add any oil. I changed oil at 2,000 5,000 and now 10,000. I used Royal Purple twice, but I switched to Mobile-1 this time.

OK, very find shaving particles are of no concern. I will look close at 15,000.

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