Just did oil change was wondering if any amount of glitter is good in oil change?

[Area51]

I bought a used 2024 with 40k on it about 6 months ago.When I got it I checked everything I could think of and of course oil looked brand new.So I have put about 3k on it and did my own oil change and after looking in the drain pans I had 2 of them looks like I was panning for gold.There were also some small pieces that were magnetic.The oil was still pretty clear but when I shine a light in there looks like possibly bearing material?Car runs perfect dosent make any noise what so ever.Im assuming this isn’t normal for the coyote?Car is all stock except for cat back exhaust and oil catch can that was on it when I bought it.Thinking of sending oil in to get checked any thoughts would be appreciated on next step I should take after oil sample if it comes back bad.

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[Neggytive]

Send a sample to Blackstone for analysis

 

[D/\rK•650]

There was another thread about this not to long ago. I dont think we came to any real conclusions, wonder what would Ford do if there was a lot of wear metals in the oil? Would they warranty it or do anything? Good question .

 

[Area51]

I was just reading a thread on a gt350 that had a lot more glitter then mine.He dropped the oil pan and rod caps and everything and turns out it was an oil additive that was added that had a lot of zinc in it.Wondering if that is the case with mine.Ill have to send a sample to blackstone and find out.

 

[dusman59]

Fotd would do nothing . Metal in the oil is normal on a new break in engine. Maybe check after 10k miles. There are too many other important things in life to worry about. I have never sent an oil sample in in the last 50 plus years and never had an engine problem. Breaking in an egine should never be like Grandma would.

 

[Neggytive]

Fotd would do nothing . Metal in the oil is normal on a new break in engine. Maybe check after 10k miles. There are too many other important things in life to worry about. I have never sent an oil sample in in the last 50 plus years and never had an engine problem. Breaking in an egine should never be like Grandma would.

Read the first post

He got the car with 40K on it and has put 3 more on it.

But I agree that Ford would do nothing for him if the engine was having issues.

Break in for engines in years gone by was more to get the rings to seat, but that has not been a concern in many many years as they use different materials and coatings now.

For some reason Corvettes had/have a 500 mile don't beat the crap out of it nanny limiter built into the ECM, but once it hits 500 miles drive it like you stole it

 

[robvas]

Not a good sign. Check the filter in 1k miles

 

[MAT1955]

From the moment I pick-up the new vehicles I buy (now 4 Mustangs) I keep the revs low (not lugging - just not bouncing off the rev limiter) and vary the revs and mph for the first 500 miles. I'm still very respectful for the next 500 miles then I change the oil (FULL synthetic) and filter. After that I don't mind getting on it once in a while. I have never had a vehicle burn oil or ever had an engine problem related to wear. IMO how an engine is treated for at least the first 500 kiles is critical...... and there should not be a lot of visible "metallics" in your oil unless something has been addeed or is wrong.

 

[AZ_Ryan]

Send it to Blackstone for an oil analysis. Its really easy.

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