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does anyone else get fine metal on oil pan magnet?

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Old 10-21-2009 | 02:24 PM
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a buddy just asked if i ever get fine metal on the oil pan bolt/magnet. he just changed the oil on his TBSS and found some.

me, i get some fine metal on my magnet every time i change the oil. it almost looks like a clump of sludge until you look closer. i never worry about it haha. should i? anyone else get some metal stuck to the pan magnet?
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Originally Posted by TXsilverado
a buddy just asked if i ever get fine metal on the oil pan bolt/magnet. he just changed the oil on his TBSS and found some.

me, i get some fine metal on my magnet every time i change the oil. it almost looks like a clump of sludge until you look closer. i never worry about it haha. should i? anyone else get some metal stuck to the pan magnet?
I think a minimal amount is expected...i mean isn't everything in the motor metal?

I say big chuncks bad, fine stuff ok...but i could be wrong.

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Old 10-21-2009 | 02:27 PM
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added a poll for quick reference...and i made it public so we can make fun of everyone who doesnt change their own oil haha
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I find small amounts on mine
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yup i find some about everytime i change my oil but very small amounts
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Yep, normal condition.
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mine actually covers the magnet completely. anyone else?
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i have never found any metal in mine, if i did i would worry about it though
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Originally Posted by TXsilverado
mine actually covers the magnet completely. anyone else?
I get fine remains over the end, but nothing like super noticable all over the magnet.
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Stew is magic...

https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=287162


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