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Treadstone · 08-03-2009, 07:28 PM

Guys, I'm looking for the photo of a user here who took a pic of their first oil change and there was metal shavings in it. Can't find it with search.

Gentry78 · 08-03-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Treadstone

Guys, I'm looking for the photo of a user here who took a pic of their first oil change and there was metal shavings in it. Can't find it with search.

i don't remember that, but it's gonna happen to any car

your just checking to see how much there is right

ALLT4 · 08-03-2009, 07:50 PM

It's normal for the break in oil to look little silvery, but not actual metal shavings you can feel.

DarrenJ · 08-03-2009, 07:57 PM

The last 2 HHR's of mine had metal shavings and cuttings lodged in the pleats of the oil filter. First time it caused some worry, but the oil filter did it's job. I took the filter to the service dept and the owner of the dealership looked at it with me, he smiled and told me the AC/Delco filter was doing what it was intended to do and not worry about it. Some owners of HHR's also reported similar issues on their forum site - nothing to worry about.

dayvedayve · 08-03-2009, 08:02 PM

Actually there will be a small amount. If you look in the oil pan there is a magnet and the tip of the oil pan drain plug is magnetic also. It is there to catch the one the filter doesn't. The motors almost always have left over shavings that were stuck in the motor from boring and assembly. They get most of them out but not all. After the first oil change then you might want to question it.

Treadstone · 08-03-2009, 08:06 PM

I'm looking for a picture, cuz I wanna make show a buddy who doesn't believe in the 500 mile change.

Capstone · 08-03-2009, 08:09 PM

After my trip back to VA from PA picking up the car, I took it to JiffyLube (323 miles). Boy were they surprised to see the car. I asked about the oil, they said it look pretty clean. I made sure to insist they put back regular oil, not synthetic...

ALLT4 · 08-03-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Capstone

I made sure to insist they put back regular oil, not synthetic...

Why? It comes factory filled with synthetic.

Treadstone · 08-03-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ALLT4

Why? It comes factory filled with synthetic.

Werd, you just downgraded your oil.

two_wheel_mayhem · 08-03-2009, 09:14 PM

I changed mine at 1000, and after close inspection of used oil and filter I think I wasted my money.

It's good to have peace of mind though.

PAUL SS · 08-03-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dayvedayve

Actually there will be a small amount. If you look in the oil pan there is a magnet and the tip of the oil pan drain plug is magnetic also. It is there to catch the one the filter doesn't. The motors almost always have left over shavings that were stuck in the motor from boring and assembly. They get most of them out but not all. After the first oil change then you might want to question it.

I realize the crank and some lesser parts are steel, bit isn't this an aluminum engine?

Mr_Draco · 08-03-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ALLT4

Why? It comes factory filled with synthetic.

Because it saves a nice chunk of change for those who believe in changing the oil the second time at 1,000-1,500 miles. Why spend $100 on something that will be in your car for so short amount of time.

heidi · 08-03-2009, 09:42 PM

Use the oil recommended and the interval recommended by your owners manual. The engine was designed to use that oil. Pay particular attention to what the manual states is outside of normal driving conditons. It sometimes is vague. The rule of thumb for traditional conventional oils was 3000 miles. Some manufactures were starting to use sythentic or synthetic blends and sometimes pushing out the intervals.
There will usually be more metal in the first filter because everthing is seating and any other debri is going through the filter. There will be aluminum and metal in the filter.

ALLT4 · 08-03-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Because it saves a nice chunk of change for those who believe in changing the oil the second time at 1,000-1,500 miles. Why spend $100 on something that will be in your car for so short amount of time.

$100.00 for oil and filter?

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08-03-2009, 07:50 PM	#3
ALLT4 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Howard PA Posts: 149	It's normal for the break in oil to look little silvery, but not actual metal shavings you can feel.

08-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#4
DarrenJ Drives: '67 Camaro ZZ4 & 2010 IOM 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Real World USA Posts: 582 View My Garage	The last 2 HHR's of mine had metal shavings and cuttings lodged in the pleats of the oil filter. First time it caused some worry, but the oil filter did it's job. I took the filter to the service dept and the owner of the dealership looked at it with me, he smiled and told me the AC/Delco filter was doing what it was intended to do and not worry about it. Some owners of HHR's also reported similar issues on their forum site - nothing to worry about.

08-03-2009, 08:02 PM	#5
dayvedayve Drives: 2006 Chevy Avalanche Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gulf Coast of Texas Posts: 386	Actually there will be a small amount. If you look in the oil pan there is a magnet and the tip of the oil pan drain plug is magnetic also. It is there to catch the one the filter doesn't. The motors almost always have left over shavings that were stuck in the motor from boring and assembly. They get most of them out but not all. After the first oil change then you might want to question it.

08-03-2009, 08:09 PM	#7
Capstone Drives: . Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: . Posts: 280	After my trip back to VA from PA picking up the car, I took it to JiffyLube (323 miles). Boy were they surprised to see the car. I asked about the oil, they said it look pretty clean. I made sure to insist they put back regular oil, not synthetic...

08-03-2009, 09:14 PM	#10
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: No car no more Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,750	I changed mine at 1000, and after close inspection of used oil and filter I think I wasted my money. It's good to have peace of mind though.

08-03-2009, 09:42 PM	#13
heidi Drives: Black SS, Black Expedition Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Use the oil recommended and the interval recommended by your owners manual. The engine was designed to use that oil. Pay particular attention to what the manual states is outside of normal driving conditons. It sometimes is vague. The rule of thumb for traditional conventional oils was 3000 miles. Some manufactures were starting to use sythentic or synthetic blends and sometimes pushing out the intervals. There will usually be more metal in the first filter because everthing is seating and any other debri is going through the filter. There will be aluminum and metal in the filter.