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95Blue240sx · 05-06-2003, 11:30 AM

i just changed the oil in my 95 when i was pouring the used oil into a jug. at the bottom of the drain pain i noticed some metal flakes. i know it wasnt in the pan before i did the change because the pan was clean. what could they be from? i have about 108k miles on KA.

**mrmephistopheles** · 05-06-2003, 12:39 PM

Oh jeez.. I'm glad you clarified. I was going to ask if you'd run over Tony the Tiger.

Seriously: take pics of the flakes. how large are they? If they're like tiny gold flakes, don't worry, but otherwise, you're probably facing an oil starvation issue.

twitchy · 05-06-2003, 01:35 PM

every engine gives up some metal during oil changes. Every time I change my oil there is metal in it, not flakes but more like glittery little specs.

I wouldnt worry unless it starts coming off in chunks

95Blue240sx · 05-06-2003, 01:55 PM

well its too late to take a second look. but it was pretty fine not huge chunks. but enough to catch my eye.

opps just realized i posted in the wrong area. please move to chat if you could.

boosteds14 · 05-06-2003, 02:15 PM

was it a copper color?

if so, you may have a problem

95Blue240sx · 05-06-2003, 03:09 PM

dont think so, but what if it were?

FRpilot · 05-09-2003, 12:42 PM

metal flakes can be bad for your engine's health especially if it gets into the combustion chambers. the engien is just working hard and reving at upwards of 3-4K rpms and higher, pieces of metal from rods, the crank, pistons, etc. normally flake off.

a magnetic drain plug would be great for collecting all the metal shavings that come off your engine but as to who makes one for the 240 i dont know. check kragens, pep boys, etc.. they should probably have a cheapy one.

**mrmephistopheles** · 05-09-2003, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 95Blue240sx
opps just realized i posted in the wrong area. please move to chat if you could.

You're half right. I moved this thread from chat to tech talk, as this is a technical question, not general 240sx blither.

95Blue240sx · 05-09-2003, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mrmephistopheles
You're half right. I moved this thread from chat to tech talk, as this is a technical question, not general 240sx blither.

oh haha thanks. i thought i put it in chat then saw it in tech

thanks.

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twitchy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,579 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	every engine gives up some metal during oil changes. Every time I change my oil there is metal in it, not flakes but more like glittery little specs. I wouldnt worry unless it starts coming off in chunks __________________ Who the hell needs a sig anyhow

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95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 41 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well its too late to take a second look. but it was pretty fine not huge chunks. but enough to catch my eye. opps just realized i posted in the wrong area. please move to chat if you could. __________________ Please leave me feedback

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95Blue240sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Girls pee-pee when they see me Age: 41 Posts: 4,084 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 95Blue240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dont think so, but what if it were? __________________ Please leave me feedback

05-06-2003, 12:39 PM	#2
mrmephistopheles Magnanimous Justice Distribution Service Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: BFE Age: 23 Posts: 14,372 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: mrmephistopheles Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Oh jeez.. I'm glad you clarified. I was going to ask if you'd run over Tony the Tiger. Seriously: take pics of the flakes. how large are they? If they're like tiny gold flakes, don't worry, but otherwise, you're probably facing an oil starvation issue.