A couple months back I changed the oil in my Accord and saw metal flakes in the drain pan. I couldn't confirm that they were from the Accord so I did a 2K mile oil change and rechecked. I put some panty hose over the oil drain pan and it caught a single metal flake. I don't think any metal is good but I assume 1 flake is ok?
Metal flake in oil drain....
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Is it magnetic?
Nothing to worry about.
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Originally Posted By: Ethan1
How many microns are pantyhose?
Depends upon who is wearing them.
How many microns are pantyhose?
Depends upon who is wearing them.
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Originally Posted By: Ethan1
How many microns are pantyhose?
What brand were the pantyhose? L'eggs?
How many microns are pantyhose?
What brand were the pantyhose? L'eggs?
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In all seriousness,I'm very curious as to what those flakes are.
Was the oil black at just 2K?
I was surprised to find in late model engines, that super fine wear metals turns the oil black more then ‘soot’ and combustion by products. In old vintage 60’s cars a different story.
I’ve been using magnets on the spin-on oil filter to clean the oil and it works. You need more then just one magnet, you need lots but I find it’s worth it.
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I was surprised to find in late model engines, that super fine wear metals turns the oil black more then ‘soot’ and combustion by products. In old vintage 60’s cars a different story.
I’ve been using magnets on the spin-on oil filter to clean the oil and it works. You need more then just one magnet, you need lots but I find it’s worth it.
Check out PDF with nice Pics and a product review:
FILTERMAG vs HOMEBREW
https://app.box.com/s/uxvu8dmscf5wcgftutdm0ejqwgn86tw7
So magnetec oil would go into that filter and never leave. ?
Cut the oil filter open and see what is in it.
If the filter is full of metal flakes, you may be needing a new engine soon.
If you have metal in the oil that drains out, the filter was in bypass or a tear in the media.
If the filter is full of metal flakes, you may be needing a new engine soon.
If you have metal in the oil that drains out, the filter was in bypass or a tear in the media.
Not uncommon at all to see a shinny flake or several in an oil drain. Forget it. Ed
It's normal. I wouldn't worry about it at all.
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