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I went to have my oil change in my car. When they started to change it they stop. And said that they could not change it because the oil had metal shavings in it. Why is that and what does it mean?

Submitted: 122 days and 4 hours ago.
Category: Dodge
Value: $13
Status: CLOSED
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Year: 2000
Make: Dodge
Model: neon
Engine: 2.0

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Posted by DODGETECH2875 122 days and 4 hours ago.

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Hello and welcome to Just Answer!

Was your engine making noise or was the oil light on?

 

Where did you have your oil changed, at a quick lube or repair shop?

 

Do you think the shop is just trying to get you to fix a problem that doesn't exist?

Let me know. thanks!

 

Richard

122 days and 4 hours ago.

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it was not making any noise. But the oil light had been coming on.

Posted by DODGETECH2875 122 days and 4 hours ago.

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When was the oil light coming on, in drive at a stop, in park idling or while driving at higher speeds?

122 days and 4 hours ago.

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when i would be driving

Posted by DODGETECH2875 122 days and 4 hours ago.

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The first thing I would do is install a new filter and fill it with oil. Then get the mechanic to check engine oil pressure by removing the pressure sensor and installing a gauge to measure the pressure. Run the engine at idle and see what it is at, then run it in drive with brake on, then a 2000 rpm and write down the readings and let me know what they are in psi. I would be there while they are checking this so you can see it for yourself.

Let me know, so I can tell if the car is driveable. Thanks!

 

Richard

122 days and 3 hours ago.

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but what about the shavings

Accepted Answer

Ask the mechanic what they are aluminum or steel. He can run a magnet into the oil pan plug hole and see what comes out. Aluminum will not stick to the magnet but steel will.

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