metal shavings

[hchf1234]

i did an oil change today and went to empty my jlt catch can i noticed at the bottom of the can their was metal glitter and was wondering if i need to worry about this i have a 2020 gt 10 speed roush intake roush exhaust and a bama tune should i be worried

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[ORRadtech]

Nope.
It's been discussed on here before and been determined to be debris from the making of the catch can and its plumbing. Search the forums and you will find more info.

 

[hchf1234]

Nope.
It's been discussed on here before and been determined to be debris from the making of the catch can and its plumbing. Search the forums and you will find more info.

even like a couple small chunks not like fragments like small flat pieces

 

[Mike Pfeifer]

I don’t think there’s much chance for metal pieces from the engine to end up in a catch can. I don’t think you need to worry. See if it is better next time.

 

[Johnny Rockit]

For any sizeable pieces of alloy to end up in a catch can would tell me you have an engine filled with junk that is barely running. Then again, I am no expert.

 

[Balr14]

Check your oil filter for metal particles, if you are worried.

 

[Skye]

My experience has led me to believe the specks are leftovers from the JLT manufacturing process.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...our-mach-1-today.171200/page-178#post-3760803

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/glittery-specs-in-oil-catch-can.191010/#post-3867379

 

[ORRadtech]

even like a couple small chunks not like fragments like small flat pieces

Even then.
Think about it. The catch can distills vapors. How would even tiny pieces of metal be floating around suspended in vapor? If that were the case your engine would seriously be toast and catch can debris would be the least of your worries.
It's nothing to worry about.
If your OCD won't let it go then do a Blackstone oil analysis to prove what I'm telling you.

 

[Zrussian13]

I'd be more worried about the Bama tune.

 

[Coosawjack]

IF the shavings came from inside your engine they would have been preceded by a series of LOUD BOOMS....clean it out and drive on!!

 

[Balr14]

Small metal particles in the oil are usually a symptom of bore scoring. If you ever own a pre-2017 Porsche, you would be very familiar with looking out for.

 

[Coosawjack]

Small metal particles in the oil are usually a symptom of bore scoring. If you ever own a pre-2017 Porsche, you would be very familiar with looking out for.

I sincerely hope you don't see them in PCV BLOWBY!!

 

[furdfan2018]

Check your oil filter for metal particles, if you are worried.

This.

Buy an oil filter chop tool from Amazon for $15. Open it up on next oil change. Squeeze out the oil from the paper with a vise and inspect the pleats.

Spoiler -- You will find small amounts of metal in the pleats. Dont be alarmed especially if the motor is new.

 

[ORRadtech]

This.

Buy an oil filter chop tool from Amazon for $15. Open it up on next oil change. Squeeze out the oil from the paper with a vise and inspect the pleats.

Spoiler -- You will find small amounts of metal in the pleats. Dont be alarmed especially if the motor is new.

A better indication of engine health is to get a Blackstone oil analysis.
A filter is supposed to catch fine metal particles and it's not unusual for it to do so. And, as you said, not something to be real concerned about. Now if you drain the oil and it glitters, then I'd worry.
That Blackstone test will tell you if there's anything unusual you should be aware of. The kit is free and the test itself is very reasonably priced.

 

[Balr14]

A better indication of engine health is to get a Blackstone oil analysis.
A filter is supposed to catch fine metal particles and it's not unusual for it to do so. And, as you said, not something to be real concerned about. Now if you drain the oil and it glitters, then I'd worry.
That Blackstone test will tell you if there's anything unusual you should be aware of. The kit is free and the test itself is very reasonably priced.

A Blackstone analysis was pretty much standard procedure for the Porsche 997. However, bore scoring on a Coyote engine is unlikely due to the sprayed cylinder liners.

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