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Gritty Oil Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Guest Anonymous Poster leftuncheckd@gmail.com Jul 14, 2009, 10:02 AM Post #1 of 4 (3930 views) Gritty Oil Sign In Where does the grit collected by the oil filter come from?...What is grit?...Looks like fine sand. The air filter is new and clean. Yet after 3500 miles there was quite a bit of grit in the filter. Should I be concerned? Thanks Sidom Veteran / Moderator Jul 14, 2009, 10:10 AM Post #2 of 4 (3924 views) Re: Gritty Oil Sign In What is the year, make & model of the vehicle & how many orignal miles are on it and has it had any recent major repairs done? Guest Anonymous Poster Jul 14, 2009, 10:26 AM Post #3 of 4 (3922 views) Re: Gritty Oil Sign In 98 Suzuki 4cyl 1.6 150,000 mi Got similar grit in filter on same car w/50,000 mi when I lived in Denver in 2001... but it stopped doing it. until last 2 changes. This time maybe 1/3 teaspoon. black ovals were larger than sandy stuff. Sidom Veteran / Moderator Jul 14, 2009, 10:42 AM Post #4 of 4 (3921 views) Re: Gritty Oil Sign In It almost sounds like sludge build up...... deposits can form that when pieces break off you get something like what you are describing. Those pieces you smash between you fingers & they desinagrate. It's caused be going to long between oil changes or the engine running to cool for extend periods of time......   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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