Not again……
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Carlsbad Ca
At this point, just drive it. Based on the results of your oil analysis, your engine is healthy. Even tho the pepper flecks are a concern, just drive it. Your original dealership (Dodge) used a bore scope on the cylinders, they said. What was the result of that inspection? (Sorry if it was in the previous 99 posts, but I missed it somehow.)
It's hard to believe that the oil filter can't strain the particles that size from the oil. Maybe those particles are not in suspension, and have been on the pan floor the whole time? Don't know how, don't know why, but just is? Has the pan been removed and inspected?
Lastly, how are you cutting an oil filter apart? It's next to impossible to cut a filter apart without getting metal chips on the pleats, rendering the exam inaccurate.
It's hard to believe that the oil filter can't strain the particles that size from the oil. Maybe those particles are not in suspension, and have been on the pan floor the whole time? Don't know how, don't know why, but just is? Has the pan been removed and inspected?
Lastly, how are you cutting an oil filter apart? It's next to impossible to cut a filter apart without getting metal chips on the pleats, rendering the exam inaccurate.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Virginia
At this point, just drive it. Based on the results of your oil analysis, your engine is healthy. Even tho the pepper flecks are a concern, just drive it. Your original dealership (Dodge) used a bore scope on the cylinders, they said. What was the result of that inspection? (Sorry if it was in the previous 99 posts, but I missed it somehow.)
It's hard to believe that the oil filter can't strain the particles that size from the oil. Maybe those particles are not in suspension, and have been on the pan floor the whole time? Don't know how, don't know why, but just is? Has the pan been removed and inspected?
Lastly, how are you cutting an oil filter apart? It's next to impossible to cut a filter apart without getting metal chips on the pleats, rendering the exam inaccurate.
It's hard to believe that the oil filter can't strain the particles that size from the oil. Maybe those particles are not in suspension, and have been on the pan floor the whole time? Don't know how, don't know why, but just is? Has the pan been removed and inspected?
Lastly, how are you cutting an oil filter apart? It's next to impossible to cut a filter apart without getting metal chips on the pleats, rendering the exam inaccurate.
The pan has not been removed either.
To cut the filter open I use a specific filter cutting tool that makes a very clean cut and works well. Here’s a pic of it
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2011
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From: Virginia
hahaha buddy I’m driving it and enjoying it I promise. And I can’t afford therapy either because I’m saving up for a rebuild lol
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Huntsville AL
Dealership Service Rep 101 training --> Rule #1 never put anything in writing via email or text.
Based on everything in this thread I have read I don't see your engine being bad to the point of needing a rebuild, drive it until it blows so to speak.
Based on everything in this thread I have read I don't see your engine being bad to the point of needing a rebuild, drive it until it blows so to speak.
