03-18-2012, 10:43 AM
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I would not be overly concerned at this point, there are only a few showing in the photo, and the fact that they are non ferrous in nature says that it is not critical at this time.
Would suggest the following: Add a magnetic drain plug. After about 500-750 miles, change the filter again to see if you are getting more/less/none. Based upon what the intermediate filter check shows, keep an eye on it to see what, if anything, changes or develops.
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03-18-2012, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
I would not be overly concerned at this point, there are only a few showing in the photo, and the fact that they are non ferrous in nature says that it is not critical at this time.
Would suggest the following: Add a magnetic drain plug. After about 500-750 miles, change the filter again to see if you are getting more/less/none. Based upon what the intermediate filter check shows, keep an eye on it to see what, if anything, changes or develops.
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Thank JFP,
much appreciated. I forgot to mention that I actually added the magnetic drain plug (from Pelican Parts) at my last oil change (5k miles ago) and the magnet didn't catch anything.
Will follow your advise and check the oil filter again in 500 ~ 750 miles, (guess that will be messy 
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03-18-2012, 12:05 PM
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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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03-18-2012, 12:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFP in PA
I would not be overly concerned at this point, there are only a few showing in the photo, and the fact that they are non ferrous in nature says that it is not critical at this time.
Would suggest the following: Add a magnetic drain plug. After about 500-750 miles, change the filter again to see if you are getting more/less/none. Based upon what the intermediate filter check shows, keep an eye on it to see what, if anything, changes or develops.
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+1
A few shiny aluminum bits is pretty normal. More shiny bits that are attracted to a magnet are far more serious.
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