 Metal Shavings in the oil pan |
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 Feb 21, 2013 - 9:26 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 12, '13 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%)  |
Yesterday i was changing out the oil pan gasket to stop the oil leak and while cleaning it out, i discovered metal shavings in the oil pan. What needs to be replaced asap? Is it shavings from a bearing or a rod? What are the parts i should replace to make it clean again? All the help will be great
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Feb 21, 2013 - 9:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
a large amount of shavings?
--------------------  1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Feb 21, 2013 - 9:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Not alot but enough to look like theres glitter in but its metal. I would do a rebuild but i dont know what parts i need to do it
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Feb 21, 2013 - 9:36 PM)  a large amount of shavings? |
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Feb 21, 2013 - 10:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Meh, I wouldn't worry about it. Once it starts making noises, then be concerned. Rebuilding now would be a waste of money and time. Most cars have a magnet in the oil pan that'll keep all the shavings from going around the engine. If that is the case for our cars then those metal shavings could be from when the engine was new. Like I said, until you start having noises or other signs of engine problems just go with it.
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Feb 21, 2013 - 10:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
like fine pearly glitter or actual shavings and flakes?
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Feb 22, 2013 - 7:22 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
I wouldnt worry about a few shavings. like box said, wait till you hear noises or seeing holes in your block.
-------------------- 1995 GT::::Diffusing the Situation エキサイティングカーレーシングチーム! march 2010 COTM : 6GC feature 2014 : january 2015-2016-2018 COTM |
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Feb 22, 2013 - 9:41 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From Cleveland Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Ok Thanks guys
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Feb 22, 2013 - 7:22 AM) I wouldnt worry about a few shavings. like box said, wait till you hear noises or seeing holes in your block. |
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Feb 22, 2013 - 10:46 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 4, '12 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Did it look anything like this???
 if not, that's normal. make sure you change the oil more frequently, that's a sign of not-so-good lubrication. -------------------- 1993 Celica GT Coupe - sold
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Feb 22, 2013 - 12:28 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
^^^ if it looks like that, you have big problems!! if all you saw was sparkles in the oil then its ok. thats normal to see that a little bit.
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1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
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Feb 24, 2013 - 9:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 20, '12 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have noticed shavings when I change my oil, have also noticed my used oil is more reddish in color so it looks more brown and it is kinda alittle sluddgy... if that makes sense any ideas? also by 3000 miles I only drained out about 2 quarts d=-( how long do I have?!?
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Feb 25, 2013 - 9:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
QUOTE (xxgetbackupxx @ Feb 24, 2013 - 6:05 PM) I have noticed shavings when I change my oil, have also noticed my used oil is more reddish in color so it looks more brown and it is kinda alittle sluddgy... if that makes sense any ideas? also by 3000 miles I only drained out about 2 quarts d=-( how long do I have?!? depends, pop the valve cover and look for sludge. -------------------- 2001 Celica GT-S Turbo
1997 Supra TT 6speed 1997 Celica 3MZ/1MZ swap 1990 Celica All-Trac |
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Feb 25, 2013 - 1:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 29, '11 From Haltom City, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (xxgetbackupxx @ Feb 24, 2013 - 9:05 PM) I have noticed shavings when I change my oil, have also noticed my used oil is more reddish in color so it looks more brown and it is kinda alittle sluddgy... if that makes sense any ideas? also by 3000 miles I only drained out about 2 quarts d=-( how long do I have?!? 2 quarts of reddish, sludgy oil with metal shavings in it? Sounds like chernobyl reactor #4 waiting to happen. Just keep dumping oil in it till it throws a rod then ducttape the hole and keep on going |
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Feb 25, 2013 - 4:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 20, '12 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (Smaay @ Feb 25, 2013 - 10:32 AM) QUOTE (xxgetbackupxx @ Feb 24, 2013 - 6:05 PM) I have noticed shavings when I change my oil, have also noticed my used oil is more reddish in color so it looks more brown and it is kinda alittle sluddgy... if that makes sense any ideas? also by 3000 miles I only drained out about 2 quarts d=-( how long do I have?!? depends, pop the valve cover and look for sludge. no sludge under the valve cover... I thinking it just may be coolant. |
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