metal flakes in oil.

[flatire]

i was checking the oil in my blazer{2.8v6}and when i wascleaning the dipstick i felt something through the paper towel.it was tiny pieces of metal.i could feel it whenrubbing my fingers together.anybody have an idea of whats going on in my engine.it runs fine but it does smell a little.

[Rick Norwood]

Originally Posted by flatire

i was checking the oil in my blazer{2.8v6}and when i wascleaning the dipstick i felt something through the paper towel.it was tiny pieces of metal.i could feel it whenrubbing my fingers together.anybody have an idea of whats going on in my engine.it runs fine but it does smell a little.

Please respond back with a little more information. You said it is a 2.8L V6, what year? How many miles are on this engine? When was the oil changed last? Has the maintenance been kept up, meaning regular oil changes? Was the vehicle ever wrecked? Can you give us an approximate size of the metal flakes?

Change your oil and see if the drainplug magnet has any flakes on it. Report back with whatever you find.

[ricksza]

If the flakes are non-magnetic, they are probably from the bearings. Not good. Time to repair or replace motor.
If the flakes are magnetic, not good. Time to repair or replace motor.

[604jimmy]

that gives you a great indication to replace the motor...if ya wanna rebuild an engine you can buy my 4.3l for cheap