# changed oil today, found metal in it :/ **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [November 28, 2009, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/changed-oil-today-found-metal-in-it/248665 "2009-11-28T09:59:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 41
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2009, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/changed-oil-today-found-metal-in-it/248665/41 "2009-11-29T18:36:50Z")
> [@FS: bunch of stuff to make my deductable paymen....](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-bunch-of-stuff-to-make-my-deductable-paymen/26081/31): > > you little shart, go get your car let me know anytime you little pee on “Little pee on” are we talking about the same person? LOL On topic: Most of the advice given has been in the right direction… 3.8L is a very strong engine but does have a less than optimal oil gallery set up… Ask me how I know… Chances are the shavings or chunks are from the block not being properly cleaned prior to rebuild. The 3.8 has been known for a few chewed rod bearings as rods 5-6 are last in line for good oil pressure. I would run it til it knocks. Drive it a little hard and vary RPM like a break i process and see if any little knocks pop up. My car took nearly 2 weeks to get to full blown rod knock with a heavy foot and 18psi boost. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/changed-oil-today-found-metal-in-it/248665)._