Thread: Small metal shavings in my oil filter - OK or time to panic?
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Old 03-18-2012, 11:05 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by ChrisZang View Post
Will follow your advise and check the oil filter again in 500 ~ 750 miles, (guess that will be messy
Not really, when you pull the filter housing, a bit less than 1 quart will come out in the housing. Check the filter, put in a new one and gasket, top off the oil, and you will be back in business...........
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