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adamvol · 09-25-2009, 06:42 PM

It this normal. I have around 500 miles on the car and I'm doing the Hard Load break in method. I just checked my oil and noticed metal shavings almost everytime I put the dipstick back in. Tell me I didn't screw something up!!!

FNKNSTN · 09-25-2009, 06:51 PM

Dude, you're screwed. Maybe you should have taken it easy with your break-in. Your dealer wont do anything to help either. Next thing you know you'll be burning oil and seeing a lot of smoke coming out of your pipes.

Good luck. Let us know how far you get before it craps out on you.

rodimus prime · 09-25-2009, 06:52 PM

Its fine bro, its just the motor breaking in.

brandotron · 09-25-2009, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FNKNSTN

Dude, you're screwed. Maybe you should have taken it easy with your break-in. Your dealer wont do anything to help either. Next thing you know you'll be burning oil and seeing a lot of smoke coming out of your pipes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamvol

It this normal. I have around 500 miles on the car and I'm doing the Hard Load break in method. I just checked my oil and noticed metal shavings almost everytime I put the dipstick back in. Tell me I didn't screw something up!!!

You're fine. Change your oil.

FNKNSTN · 09-25-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

Its fine bro, its just the motor breaking in.

Oh yeah.

Rowdy Rodimus Primer is right!

I just hope you read my response first and totally freak out.

adamvol · 09-25-2009, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FNKNSTN

Dude, you're screwed. Maybe you should have taken it easy with your break-in. Your dealer wont do anything to help either. Next thing you know you'll be burning oil and seeing a lot of smoke coming out of your pipes.

Good luck. Let us know how far you get before it craps out on you.

Thanks for nothing!

fdjizm · 09-25-2009, 06:57 PM

Your engine is gone in 3...2...

J/k you should be ok lol

adamvol · 09-25-2009, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FNKNSTN

Oh yeah.

Rowdy Rodimus Primer is right!

I just hope you read my response first and totally freak out.

I detected a little sarcasm in your post. I know absolutely NOTHING about motors. Thanks for the help guys.

FNKNSTN · 09-25-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamvol

I detected a little sarcasm in your post. I know absolutely NOTHING about motors. Thanks for the help guys.

You need to get more hooked on these forums! Read as much as you can. Pretty soon the only GM engineers will know more about the Camaro than you.

ddunerider · 09-25-2009, 07:09 PM

Why listen to a engine builder?.......

Kelso · 09-25-2009, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamvol

It this normal. I have around 500 miles on the car and I'm doing the Hard Load break in method. I just checked my oil and noticed metal shavings almost everytime I put the dipstick back in. Tell me I didn't screw something up!!!

with the hard break in method ur suppposed to change the oil at 500 miles anyways u should be ok

Michael_Js · 09-25-2009, 07:40 PM

Yup, I changed mine around 1200 miles and there were PLENTY of metal shavings in the oil. I'll do it again at 5K, then let her ride a while...

DDustiNN · 09-25-2009, 07:51 PM

This is normal for a new engine, don't worry. It's been talked about on here before, so you may be able to find it somewhere, not sure where though...

SSRS Steve · 09-26-2009, 09:40 AM

get a magnetic drain plug they work!

09-25-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
adamvol Drives: GMC Sonoma Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maryville TN Posts: 63	Metal shavings on dipstick? It this normal. I have around 500 miles on the car and I'm doing the Hard Load break in method. I just checked my oil and noticed metal shavings almost everytime I put the dipstick back in. Tell me I didn't screw something up!!!

09-25-2009, 07:09 PM	#10
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Why listen to a engine builder?....... __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

09-25-2009, 07:40 PM	#12
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Yup, I changed mine around 1200 miles and there were PLENTY of metal shavings in the oil. I'll do it again at 5K, then let her ride a while... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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FNKNSTN Banned Drives: A Black Car Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 801	Dude, you're screwed. Maybe you should have taken it easy with your break-in. Your dealer wont do anything to help either. Next thing you know you'll be burning oil and seeing a lot of smoke coming out of your pipes. Good luck. Let us know how far you get before it craps out on you.

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rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	Its fine bro, its just the motor breaking in.

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SSRS Steve Drives: 2000 Z28 sold Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Latham,NY Posts: 38	get a magnetic drain plug they work!