My last oil change my brother in law installed a magnetic oil drain plug for me. I just changed the oil and it looks like there are a few very ultra fine particles stuck to it, so fine that once I touch them, wipe them off I almost can't see them on the rag or in the oil.
Is this normal???? I would imagine that's what the purpose of a magnetic oil drain plug is. I only wish I had taken a picture or two. I'm thinking that they could also be from my last turbo which took a dump. I haven't really run the car since.
I'm wondering if I should do some oil analysis. I'll likely also cut open the AC filter and have a look. 55,000 miles on this car. In addition to the oil I also add "hyperlube" zinc replacement at every oil change. I think I'll also stick a very strong rare earth magnet I have to the new filter.
Is this normal???? I would imagine that's what the purpose of a magnetic oil drain plug is. I only wish I had taken a picture or two. I'm thinking that they could also be from my last turbo which took a dump. I haven't really run the car since.
I'm wondering if I should do some oil analysis. I'll likely also cut open the AC filter and have a look. 55,000 miles on this car. In addition to the oil I also add "hyperlube" zinc replacement at every oil change. I think I'll also stick a very strong rare earth magnet I have to the new filter.