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Old 01-12-2013, 11:29 AM   #1
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Oil Change - Reason for concern?

Just changed my oil today. Items on left side of penny are magnetic. Items to the right are not. Should I be concerned with amount of metal? What are the brown bits? Approx 5,000 km since last oil change. Total of 115,000km on car.

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Old 01-12-2013, 11:52 AM   #2
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Brown bits are either sealant chips or bits worn off the chain tensioner wear paddles. I see nothing here to be overly concerned about.
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Old 01-12-2013, 03:46 PM   #3
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Average oil change debris. I get roughly the same amount every time the filter is examined.
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Old 01-12-2013, 03:46 PM   #4
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Agree. Nothing to worry about.
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Old 01-12-2013, 06:55 PM   #5
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Good to know, thanks guys
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Old 01-25-2013, 05:52 AM   #6
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I think I'd be worried if I found a coin in my oil !

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