Magnetic Drain Plug pics
#1
Instructor
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Magnetic Drain Plug pics
Hello,
I changed my oil yesterday, 3,100 miles.
Here is a look at the magnetic drain plug before I wiped off the gray paste and after. You can see what was wiped off on the paper towel.
I guess it looks ok.
I changed my oil yesterday, 3,100 miles.
Here is a look at the magnetic drain plug before I wiped off the gray paste and after. You can see what was wiped off on the paper towel.
I guess it looks ok.
#2
Rennlist Member
I think that's normal...
#5
Three Wheelin'
#6
Instructor
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Yes. I had to add about 1 qt per 2500 miles on my old car, M3. I used Motul X-Cess 5w40 on my last drain and added 1.5 qt over 3100 miles. I thought I read that Porsche doesn't consider oil usage a serious problem until it is more than 1qt per 700 miles? Maybe my cylinders are becoming oval.
At least everything has been consistent since I bought the car last April. I have covered 13k miles since then. I try to keep my sump constantly at full. I like to think that my IMS bearing enjoys taking a little bath in the oil each night. haha
At least everything has been consistent since I bought the car last April. I have covered 13k miles since then. I try to keep my sump constantly at full. I like to think that my IMS bearing enjoys taking a little bath in the oil each night. haha
#7
I have never added oil to my motor unless I'm changing the oil... I do change out my oil filter every one or two AutoX events and I top it off with exactly what I take out...
I do not think it is "normal" to add that much oil... where is it going?
I do not think it is "normal" to add that much oil... where is it going?
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#10
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I have a 2005 elantra my daughter drives and it never needs oil between oil changes. My Honda and Mazda never needed oil. But my BMW M3 needed two quarts between oil changes. I did two UOAs on that car and they were very good. All wear metals low. My UOAs on this Porsche are also very good. I am thinking some oil is burning off in the cylinders. My car may not be as "tight" as others.
#13
Captain Obvious
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Is it really that hard to take pictures that are not our of focus? Trying to guess what's on there is not my cup of tea. I prefer to see things in focus.
#14
Instructor
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I hear you. The first pic, if in better focus would look like oil. Until I wiped it off with paper towel it was not clear that any metal was on the plug. So that is good. I probably could've wiped some of the oil off without getting the iron paste, but really not that obvious that the paste existed. I only did 3,160 miles so I am thinking 5 or 6k miles would actually show a little more ferrous metal.