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jaykay · 12-10-2012, 06:13 AM

I found that once I switched to a 5w40 I saw much less plastic material in my oil filter. This may be just due to chain run in on the plastic earlier on in the cars life vs later when chain grooves are more established

I do continue to see little flecks of what looks like vario cam pad material....perhaps as a result of my driving style. I am up and down through 4k a lot on the street.

Anyway perhaps a different oil may help you in the future

12-10-2012, 06:13 AM	#40
jaykay Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: toronto Posts: 2,668	I found that once I switched to a 5w40 I saw much less plastic material in my oil filter. This may be just due to chain run in on the plastic earlier on in the cars life vs later when chain grooves are more established I do continue to see little flecks of what looks like vario cam pad material....perhaps as a result of my driving style. I am up and down through 4k a lot on the street. Anyway perhaps a different oil may help you in the future __________________ 986 00S