I cant say exactly what it is and I have not heard of this but if it is in the
pan, it probably can't get through the strainer on the oil pump inlet and
definitely can't get through the filter. I wish I could tell you what it is and
I've worked in a garage for over 30 years but I am not an engine mechanic.
Wxman wrote:
> Hello,
> I am a Durango 4.7L owner, but come here often to lurk for good advice. My
> truck has 21500 miles on it and today when I changed the oil (Mobile 1 every
> 3.5K miles with PureOne filter) there was stuff that looked like flakes of
> paint in the oil I drained out. I took samples to two different dealers and
> each of them said it was some of the coating material off of the pistons and
> was nothing to worry about. This was 1/2 teaspoon of "paint flakes" in my
> oil, clogging who knows what ports, etc., and I am not supposed to worry.
> Has anyone heard of this with the 4.7 engine and should I take their advice
> and let it go?
>
> TIA
> Wxman
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