Shavings in oil

[Erick_V]

I've seen stuff like that in my oil and got concerned, albeit not as many shavings. I'm not particularly nice to my motor between autocross and backroads lol. But after sending a sample to Blackstone they said I was good. They said:

"If you look at the universal averages in the right column, you will see typical wear levels for this engine type after about 6,000 miles on the oil. Next, look at what we found in this sample from your Fiesta after a 6,000-mile oil run. Aluminum through tin match up exactly, which tells us this engine is wearing just as expected, with no signs of any mechanical issues looming under the hood. In addition, the viscosity is right on target for a 5W/20, there is no measurable fuel to make note of, and low insolubles points to effective oil filtration. Great first report, and great engine!"

All in all, if you're concerned you can send an oil analysis to Blackstone for peace of mind. I think they send the container to you for free? But it looks like shavings from the filter.

 

[Tiberius1701]

Reminder to the Universal Rule of Thumb for Oil Filter Replacement, hand tighten filter then 1/4 turn. That is all you need. Just my .02.

 

[XR650R]

Reminder to the Universal Rule of Thumb for Oil Filter Replacement, hand tighten filter then 1/4 turn. That is all you need. Just my .02.

Same for drain plugs. They're just there to fill a hole. They don't have to be gorilla-arms tight.

 

[Capri to ST]

This is what the first oil change looked like on my car. The factory put that sucker on so tight I was lifting up on the car trying to get it off. I tighten them by hand now, they come off much easier, lol
The bits in my drain pan look similar to yours. I'm willing to bet you're right and its metal from the oil filter.

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The factory oil filters are reputed to be installed by gorillas.