Member Since: 12 Feb 2021
Location: Stroud
Posts: 196
Glitter in oil filter.
Hi All,
Just done my 5k oil change on the D3. I always check the oil filter however this time in the bright sun i noticed some very fine silver particle at the bottom of the folds in the the oil filter so I opened it out. This pic does not really highlight them very well and is zoomed right in, but they are magnetic and I am thinking bottom end shells could be due.
Anyone done this with engine in ?
Ta.
24th Jun 2023 2:54 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4715
Not bottom end, more likely cam shaft caps/shells. Seen it several times before and still going strong!
I wouldn't loose sleep over it. yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
24th Jun 2023 2:57 pm
Chris1573
Member Since: 12 Feb 2021
Location: Stroud
Posts: 196
Hi Prof, what would the difference be if it were bottom end shells... ?
24th Jun 2023 3:08 pm
PROFSR G
Member Since: 06 Mar 2017
Location: Lost
Posts: 4715
There is a coating on the camshaft (chromium based I think) shells which can loose small flakes over time. This is not present on the bottom shells.yµ (idµ - eAµ) ψ=mψ
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