Switch to the AC oil filter, yes AC. I have a 2K DAK and the 4.7. AC works
well.You are still under warranty. but I have never really seen Alot of
these metallic flakes, I have seen some in mine. I think you need the AC
filter for better filtration. Then look at the oil after 3500 miles. much
better I bet. Keep me posted.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wxman" <wxman@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 6:41 PM
Subject: DML: Piston Coating in my Oil???
> 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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