Freightliner cascadia metal flakes in oil

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  1. LakenT

    LakenT Bobtail Member

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    Is this normal to have a little metal in oil. I have 3 of these trucks and I have not seen this before and I have done an oil test on this truck last oil change came out with good results.
     

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  2. Antinomian

    Antinomian Road Train Member

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    What engine? Cummins have been known to have problems with their fuel pump shedding metal into the oil.

    Do you have metal in the oil filter? Cut it open and see.
     
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    LakenT Bobtail Member

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    Detroit dd13 2017
     
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    biopure22 Light Load Member

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    Drop oil pan and check to see if large amount of oil