Removing swarf / debris from engine

maindrianMember

Ok, this is the Ford 3.0 Duratec metal particles in the oil revisited.

I'm now at 4200 miles on the car (2005 Ford 500). From the first oil changes, I have been getting a lot of metallic dust and small particles dumping out with the oil. Initially, I heard a rapping in the engine, that I associated with the metal in the oil.
At this point, the noise is fading out, and is only noticable on occaision - if it was something bad, I think it would be getting worse, not better. Also, I have cut open some of my early oil filters, and they are clean, and free of metal particles.

This leads me to think that what I'm seeing is just a lot of left over swarf and junk from manufacturing. I'm seeing slightly less material with each oil change, but it's still noticable. Is there something I can use to wash the rest of this stuff out once and for all? An engine cleaner / additive / washout that really works?

Thank you!

3/21/0610:43 AM

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motorbikeMember

No need for additives . Draining it out is the only way . Drain it hot with the engine level or tilted toward drain hole and be sure to crack open the oil filter seal for maximum draining while hot .

3/23/069:26 AM

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samcMember

I suspect it is more of a case of continued engine break-in than residue left in the engine. Especially in light of the fact that the knock is becoming less noticable. I'm not a big fan of oil additives. A old or neglected engine may benefit from additives. If you are using the properly formulated oil for your application additives should not be necessary.

3/30/064:21 AM

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