New Tiger 800XC - Filter at First Oil Change

[CarlS]

A new XC owner cut open his oil filter after the first service. He was concerned about the metal he found in it. Obviously, the filter did its job. Of course, this is normal for any new engine.

 

[avion]

I'm not that brave. Lose sleep if I saw that. lol

I do stick a magnetic screwdriver in the old oil though.

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[CarlS]

G, it shows why you need an oil filter!

 

[Rocky]

Wow, that's quite amazing!!
Thank goodness for oil filters!!

 

[donroger1]

I do stick a magnetic screwdriver in the old oil though.

G, that only attracts ferrous particles. Small chunks of aluminum would not be drawn to a magnet..........

Not that I am trying to cause any sleepless nights...........

 

[otherwise]

I think the key to this post is, "after the first service".

Bet you it doesn't produce that kind of mess next time.

 

[CarlS]

I agree. If it does, there is big trouble on the horizon.

 

[NORTY]

It's almost impossible to "cut open" an oil filter without getting chips from the saw onto/into the filter media. Besides, this is a very elementary test. A much more thorough test would be an oil analysis. They run about $20. Less if you buy multiples. The results you get may only create more questions, but then you can visit: Search for answers...and piece of mind.

 

[NORTY]

Dunno how that happened. Should say: bob the oil guy dot com.

Disregard the link in post #8.