oil filter investigation

[spongebob]

As always when i change oil and filter I cut the oilfilter element open and flat it out on a bench.
This time a lot of small non magnetic pieces was found. Thin pieces about 2mm long.
Should i worry about this? Chain tensioner pads?
Oil ( mobil 1)was changed after 4000miles this time. New oil is Royal purple 10/40
Probably just imagination but engine seemed to run a little bit quieter after exchange.

[blinkwatt]

Can you post pics of what you are talking about?

[70Sixter]

Were I to go to the trouble of cutting filter open, I'd also send oil sample for evaluation. Not sure where in Sweden!

Not sure what parts are nonmagnetic , but I think you are right to worry.

After switch from 0-40 M1 to Motul V300 5W-40 I thought my car was quieter at idle also.

[jhandy]

The only plastic parts in the engine that I know of are the chain tentioner pads and the plastic seal that covers the IMS berings.

Cnavarro or Jake should have more information regarding the motors.

[cnavarro]

Pictures most definitely would help, closeups in a macro mode.

I would also suggest dropping the oil sump to see what is collected there as well.

[texomawaves]

Good idea to have a close look at my filter after every oil change. I failed to do that last time (which was my first). I'll make sure to ask the oil change guy to save it aside for me to analyze.