metal flakes in my oil

[montana]

I did my 5000 mile service today. When I pulled the oil plug there were a lot of metal flakes stuck to the magnet. I've already done a 1000 mile and 2500 mile service without any metal flakes. Any thoughts or advice?

 

[outdoorsman26]

run it til it blows!!! short of ripping the entire motor apart to try find sumthing thats a couple thousands thinner!!! if you start seeing chunks then worry

 

[shovelcowboy]

Metal flakes! Sounds like its giving you what you need for a cool Paint job!! I know, NOT funny, but I would put in a new filter, change the oil, listen for unusual engine noise, and see what it looks like next oil change.

Shovelcowboy

 

[Bobby Schulz]

You will always have some on the magnet. Not to worry unless its a crazy amount.

 

[montana]

run it til it blows!!! short of ripping the entire motor apart to try find sumthing thats a couple thousands thinner!!! if you start seeing chunks then worry

That's what I was afraid of. I'm gonna put 1000 miles on it and do another oil change to see if it's still happening.

 

[outdoorsman26]

if there isnt any unusual noise just run it!! like shovel said you will have some metal in the oil!!!

 

[Gas Man]

And which oil did you find flakes.

It is normal to find flakes, especially for the first 7k. Further, the primary is also common due to the clutch plates.

No worries.

 

[RRRUFF]

And which oil did you find flakes.

It is normal to find flakes, especially for the first 7k. Further, the primary is also common due to the clutch plates.

No worries.

:2thumbs: My thoughts also.

 

[Five Five]

I did my 5000 mile service today. When I pulled the oil plug there were a lot of metal flakes stuck to the magnet. I've already done a 1000 mile and 2500 mile service without any metal flakes. Any thoughts or advice?

Not a show stopper Russ .... it would help if you can post some pictures next time ..... Hows your Dog running take care of the venting issues ?

:2thumbs:
"five"