Metal shavings on dipstick

[5PTG0]

Car has 36,XXX miles and i change the oil every 3000 since I purchased the car Pulled the dipstick today just to check on things, I put a steeda intake and an American muscle tune in about 1000 miles ago the dipstick looks like it has shavings on it, any experience

I'll get a picture when I get home from work

 

[weather man]

Pull the filter and cut apart. I can't remember if the oil plug has a magnet on it.

 

[5PTG0]

If they are actual metal shavings what is best/worst case scenario and how I should go about this issue

 

[AnotherS197GT]

Bama has a #8 warranty. Call them up before you go any further.

 

[weather man]

Verify metal shavings first, no need to borrow trouble.

EDIT: Post some pic's when able.

 

[Clipboard]

Bama has a #8 warranty. Call them up before you go any further.

this, those metal shavings are going through your engine and tear it apart...you need to start thinking of a new engine IMO others might have better info

 

[kylecm85]

Thought op still had a 2010. Yea. I would contact them about it.

 

[5PTG0]

I thought the #8 was for the 5.0. OP has a 2010 4.6

Sold the 4.6 I have the kona 5.0 now

 

[skwerl]

If it's metal then change the oil and trade the car tomorrow.

 

[302]

Sure it's metal? I would make sure it sticks to a magnet. Could be crap in the oil, I wouldn't over react. If the car is running fine and has enough oil I don't see a problem. Other than the number 8 crap..........dun dun duuuuuuun.

 

[DSargent09]

If it's metal then change the oil and trade the car tomorrow.

Lol what an ass. That's funny.

He has a warranty through AM.



Pics!!!!

 

[BruceH]

Captian obvious asks if it's possible that the dipstick got contaminated in the trip between the engine and your eyes?

 

[skwerl]

Lol what an ass. That's funny.

He has a warranty through AM.



Pics!!!!

IMO 'warranty' on a 3-4 year old car is worth about the same as a candy bar wrapper or lotto ticket. It's the last year of the 4.6 so it's pretty much the least desirable model year of the last decade. If the car is basically stock without a lot of custom mods, then trading it now would minimize dollars invested and maximize his trade in value.

I wasn't trying to be an ass, I was offering my best advice based on dollars invested and not any emotional attachment to the car.

 

[5PTG0]

IMO 'warranty' on a 3-4 year old car is worth about the same as a candy bar wrapper or lotto ticket. It's the last year of the 4.6 so it's pretty much the least desirable model year of the last decade. If the car is basically stock without a lot of custom mods, then trading it now would minimize dollars invested and maximize his trade in value.

I wasn't trying to be an ass, I was offering my best advice based on dollars invested and not any emotional attachment to the car.

We are talking about my 2012 5.0

 

[weather man]

I wasn't trying to be an ass, I was offering my best advice based on dollars invested and not any emotional attachment to the car.

Skwerl, if the idea of fucking over the dealer or next guy doesn't bother you, it could be considered advice.

 

[skwerl]

Sorry, I've been shafted by more than one dealer so my conscience may be a bit hardened. Just ignore my comments then, I apologize for interrupting your thread.

 

[weather man]

Sorry, I've been shafted by more than one dealer so my conscience may be a bit hardened. Just ignore my comments then, I apologize for interrupting your thread.

That's the problem, there are some shit dealers who would pass it on to some poor sucker who would get stuck with the bill. Since it has had a tune, even an aftermarket warranty might not pay.

 

[Bill220]

Don't drive it. Drain the oil and strain it to see what, if anything is in there.

 

[r.barn]

What he said. Drain oil, pour it through a metal coffee ground filter and see whats left over. that and like others said, cut the filter open and have a look inside.

 

[bullitt boy]

do not use a hack saw to cut the filter open. large pipe cutter type tool or knife you don't care about.