Not sure I want to know
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Not sure I want to know
Changed oil last night in race car and I use a re-usable oil filter. When I inspected the screen I noticed some aluminum flakes about the size of finely ground pepper. Major problem or normal for a race car ????
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You should send an oil sample to Blackstone Laboratories for analysis. It only costs $25 and they can tell you exactly what's going on inside your motor. Consider that on your next oil change for peace of mind.
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Reusable oil filter?
That sounds like as good an idea as a reusable condom.
That sounds like as good an idea as a reusable condom.
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Been running one for years on the Duramax and the LS6, John. A few flakes may not be indicative of an impending failure but you don't won't to see flakes every change. I also use a strainer to catch my oil when draining in case there are large objects floating around. I found a small roller pin on one occasion (LT4), a metal sprocket tooth on another (380 SL) and a connecting rod bolt cotter pin (actually, two) on my airplane engine. The mere thought of changing my oil can cause me great anxiety.
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