metal flakes

**BIRDFLU** · 10-04-2007, 11:09 AM

just changed my oil and found metal flakes in the oil. is this a normal thing for the ls1? m6 car with 37k, no codes, misfires, or anything along those lines

**KyleLs1** · 10-04-2007, 11:37 AM

not really normal to have metal coming out with your oil. Might want to investigate this further

**BIRDFLU** · 10-04-2007, 12:33 PM

is there any thing that an ls1 is prone for like valve train wear or is this anything goes as far as bearings and everything that has friction?

**lonewolf37** · 10-07-2007, 04:26 PM

Sample your oil and send it to Blackstone Labs. They will tell you if you have a problem. I have never seen metal particles in my cars oil that could be detected by sight.

**LS2Tuner** · 10-08-2007, 10:22 AM

NOT NORMAL!!
I would cut open the oil filter and investigate more!

**BIRDFLU** · 10-09-2007, 08:54 AM

well there is nothing sticking to the magnet on the drain plug so its not any steel items but i did take a sample to send out.

**Rivi** · 10-14-2007, 05:09 PM

take a picture,i may be able to tell you something after seeing what it looks like.Sounds like bearings,is the engine knocking?Bearings in the oil would look silvery-flaky and mashed pieces of thin metal.