Metal shavings in oil

Tiny
HJMAN
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  • 1994 FORD BRONCO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,200 MILES
I found metal shavings in my oil the last time I changed it what should I do now
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 AT 11:36 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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Show them to a mechanic. The most common source is crankshaft and connecting rod bearings coming apart. There are three layers of metal so the chips might be silver on one side and copper colored on the other side. If the chips are dark and magnetic, it could be coming from the oil pump housing. Peel your oil filter open to see if he chips are being trapped there.
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Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 AT 12:02 AM

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