Oil filter cutter.

[facthunter]

Flu after the war, killed more People than WW1 did. Russia had a large number of deaths from Covid.  In a world where starvation is  common, some die from overeating ..Nev

[T510]

2 hours ago, onetrack said:

 Pour the oil in the filter through a funnel lined with paper towel and let it drain for an extended period to see with better clarity, what was in the oil.

 

I like to pour a bit of petrol or diesel in to the filter to thin the oil and then run it through a coffee filter in a funnel, they tend to hold up better than paper towel

[facthunter]

With a New Motor Cut the Filter open at the first Oil change. If metal evident try to work out why. Some new motors  can have swarf in them from inadequate cleaning before assembly. IF I found that I'd be dropping the sump and check all bearings and oil pump intake screen and let whoever supplied it Know and ask what they want done. You don't want to be caught far from Home and at the Mercy of the Local Mechanic..  Nev

[skippydiesel]

2 hours ago, T510 said:

I like to pour a bit of petrol or diesel in to the filter to thin the oil and then run it through a coffee filter in a funnel, they tend to hold up better than paper towel

What about using a paint cone filter?😈

[pmccarthy]

Yes, it will stop the coffee tasting funny.

[facthunter]

You check what's in the Element mainly. Use a Magnet to sort out the steel and Iron particles  Wash the others with mineral turps or kero so you can see  better.. Like panning for Gold.

[danny_galaga]

6 hours ago, facthunter said:

With a New Motor Cut the Filter open at the first Oil change. If metal evident try to work out why. Some new motors  can have swarf in them from inadequate cleaning before assembly. IF I found that I'd be dropping the sump and check all bearings and oil pump intake screen and let whoever supplied it Know and ask what they want done. You don't want to be caught far from Home and at the Mercy of the Local Mechanic..  Nev

Motor has 1850 hours now. So not anticipating 'new engine' problems. Also, dry sump so not sure what the next step will be if there's large particles in the oil. But have a good workshop at the airfield to pick their brains or more likely if something serious, hand it over to them. 

[facthunter]

My comment was relates to cars Mainly. On a Plane I recommend doing it all the time. Nev

[danny_galaga]

On 25/02/2026 at 8:17 PM, danny_galaga said:

Motor has 1850 hours now. So not anticipating 'new engine' problems. Also, dry sump so not sure what the next step will be if there's large particles in the oil. But have a good workshop at the airfield to pick their brains or more likely if something serious, hand it over to them. 

Oh oh 😟

[facthunter]

Can you explain what is wrong?  I'm going for Higher rated filters lately. Element durability, Higher temp and synthetic oil rated (size considerations) and Micron rating. Usually has an ST after the normal number. For larger size you have to delve in deeper and Make sure there's room for it. IF you buy them right there's little extra cost if you look around and but More at a time.  Good for things Like Hydraulic Lifters and reduce wear generally. Nev

[danny_galaga]

2 hours ago, facthunter said:

Can you explain what is wrong?  I'm going for Higher rated filters lately. Element durability, Higher temp and synthetic oil rated (size considerations) and Micron rating. Usually has an ST after the normal number. For larger size you have to delve in deeper and Make sure there's room for it. IF you buy them right there's little extra cost if you look around and but More at a time.  Good for things Like Hydraulic Lifters and reduce wear generally. Nev

In that photo is a sliver of something non ferrous, probably 6-7mm long. There were maybe 3 slivers of roughly similar dimensions.