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somerled · 08-12-2023, 04:41 PM

Changed the oil today on a recently acquired '98 2.5 with 102k miles on it. Last oil change was just over 2 years ago (only 1,300 miles). Still learning about the car.

Examined the oil filter and spotted a few (three or four) small metal looking bits. Two look like aluminium and one bronze coloured one. Not sure if ferrous as I don't have a magnet to hand.

Would this be any cause for concern or normal for a 25 year old engine? Engine seems to run OK over the few hundred miles I've had it...

Any insight is appreciated.

08-12-2023, 04:41 PM	#1
somerled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Northern England Posts: 18	Tiny metal bits in oil filter - any cause for concern? Changed the oil today on a recently acquired '98 2.5 with 102k miles on it. Last oil change was just over 2 years ago (only 1,300 miles). Still learning about the car. Examined the oil filter and spotted a few (three or four) small metal looking bits. Two look like aluminium and one bronze coloured one. Not sure if ferrous as I don't have a magnet to hand. Would this be any cause for concern or normal for a 25 year old engine? Engine seems to run OK over the few hundred miles I've had it... Any insight is appreciated. Attached Images