Metal Shavings in the Oil
01-09-2019, 09:31 PM
#61
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
UPDATE****
How is it going everyone? I wanna finally give you guys an update on the situation. I just had my third oil change since the metal shavings scare. It's been squeeky clean each time with no signs of metal shavings at all! Praise the Lord!
The car has been running well besides getting a p1346 fault code a couple times. So any theories on what could have caused the metal shavings? Btw I just got the magnetic drain plug, so we'll see if that catches anything.
How is it going everyone? I wanna finally give you guys an update on the situation. I just had my third oil change since the metal shavings scare. It's been squeeky clean each time with no signs of metal shavings at all! Praise the Lord!
The car has been running well besides getting a p1346 fault code a couple times. So any theories on what could have caused the metal shavings? Btw I just got the magnetic drain plug, so we'll see if that catches anything.
So you've driven about 6000-8000 miles since the drama started?
I'm not surprised at all with your findings - Like I said in my earlier posts, 5 years ago my 996 C4S had identical amount of metal particles in the oil filter and never any issues resulted.
Glad to hear the good news!
I'm not surprised at all with your findings - Like I said in my earlier posts, 5 years ago my 996 C4S had identical amount of metal particles in the oil filter and never any issues resulted.
Glad to hear the good news!
Still need that drive....
01-09-2019, 10:29 PM
#62
Rennlist Member
Just enjoy your car - Besides, only a few Small Intestine Resections will take care of the rebuild bill if needed
Looking forward to a drive in couple of months when Airstream finished.
01-10-2019, 12:22 AM
#63
UPDATE****
How is it going everyone? I wanna finally give you guys an update on the situation. I just had my third oil change since the metal shavings scare. It's been squeeky clean each time with no signs of metal shavings at all! Praise the Lord!
The car has been running well besides getting a p1346 fault code a couple times. So any theories on what could have caused the metal shavings? Btw I just got the magnetic drain plug, so we'll see if that catches anything.
How is it going everyone? I wanna finally give you guys an update on the situation. I just had my third oil change since the metal shavings scare. It's been squeeky clean each time with no signs of metal shavings at all! Praise the Lord!
The car has been running well besides getting a p1346 fault code a couple times. So any theories on what could have caused the metal shavings? Btw I just got the magnetic drain plug, so we'll see if that catches anything.
Last edited by qikqbn; 01-10-2019 at 06:26 PM.
The following users liked this post:
Robocop305 (01-06-2022)
01-10-2019, 07:11 AM
#64
Hallelujah!! Great to hear your oil filters are squeaky clean! As suggested and just to be safe do another oil change in 1000 miles. check the magnetic plug that you have now and inspect filter again. With each clean pass you may feel a bit more peace. Still no absolute answer, but you may be in the clear. I just changed my oil and cut up my filter this weekend and it is a relief to find a clean filter with no metal shavings. now i do have a a magnet and it does pick up the tiniest particles like little hairs, but nothing you would look twice at. Si it is a good feeling. Enjoy and keep us updated on the next oil change
So you've driven about 6000-8000 miles since the drama started?
I'm not surprised at all with your findings - Like I said in my earlier posts, 5 years ago my 996 C4S had identical amount of metal particles in the oil filter and never any issues resulted.
Glad to hear the good news!
I'm not surprised at all with your findings - Like I said in my earlier posts, 5 years ago my 996 C4S had identical amount of metal particles in the oil filter and never any issues resulted.
Glad to hear the good news!
The following users liked this post:
Robocop305 (01-06-2022)
01-10-2019, 03:49 PM
#65
Rennlist Member
**You'll find a much more happy Porsche ownership experience by spending less time looking at majority of negative/worry wart posts on this forum regarding 997 issues.
In the real world only 1% of 997's have had issues but because this forum is a go-to for car issues, they get magnified. Don't get me wrong this forum great resource for help but engine issues seem to take over the threads.
The following users liked this post:
Robocop305 (01-06-2022)
The following users liked this post:
Robocop305 (01-06-2022)
01-10-2019, 09:08 PM
#67
Three Wheelin'
I wouldn’t generalize that much. Most of those desk jockeys never find a great forum like this as they don’t know or care anything more than where to put the gas. Porsche is a purely status symbol for them. Those on here are more gear heads than desk jockeys for sure.