Flakes in Oil filter

David_Vasha · 09-17-2021, 07:32 PM

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Excellent news gentlemen. No signs of rod bearing failure here? Not really sure where the flakes are from now if it's not the bearings

Looks like that engine needs a One-A-Day!

What? Sorry if I sound ignorant but is that a vitamin joke?

David_Vasha · 09-17-2021, 09:55 PM

Another update gentlemen. Driving the car today and the engine shutoff while driving. It put me into neutral and I believe the engine is locked up. The start initiated but isn't turning over. I'm at a loss of words.

ezaircon4jc · 09-18-2021, 12:17 AM

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What? Sorry if I sound ignorant but is that a vitamin joke?

Yes, it was. Looking at the minerals in the analysis.

95blkmax · 09-18-2021, 12:36 PM

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Another update gentlemen. Driving the car today and the engine shutoff while driving. It put me into neutral and I believe the engine is locked up. The start initiated but isn't turning over. I'm at a loss of words.

well sh!t... I'm sorry to hear that. I can only keyboard-diag/ theorize that all the material off a single bad bearing wore off whilst on the previous oil. Thus no unusual particles found for this sample which was a following oil change... but the damage was already done and all the bearing needed to lock up then was some heat (complete theory here).

David_Vasha · 09-21-2021, 12:52 PM

Another update. My BMW dealership tells me that the engine needs to be replaced. I'm about to go into them about the cost. Thinking of also selling the car as is but I don't know what price to sell for since I don't know where to compare from. Can anyone give any insight?

Surly73 · 09-22-2021, 06:43 AM

Ouch

Time to start cutting open my oil filters and not just doing Blackstone...

Unspec · 09-22-2021, 10:44 AM

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Ouch

Time to start cutting open my oil filters and not just doing Blackstone...

If you're changing your filters with every oil change like you're supposed to, any flakes in the filter will show up on the oil analysis.

ilia.iliev90 · 10-18-2021, 02:08 AM

Are there any news?

What was found by the dealership to say you need a new engine?

David_Vasha · 10-18-2021, 09:28 AM

They found that the bearing has spun

musclesmarinara75 · 10-20-2021, 08:14 PM

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They found that the bearing has spun

how many miles??... whats mods you have done?

David_Vasha · 10-21-2021, 10:53 AM

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They found that the bearing has spun

how many miles??... whats mods you have done?

130,000 miles with only a charge pipe

Dormermike · 11-16-2021, 07:57 AM

Oil analysis, oddly, can often be normal even with metal flakes visible in the engine oil. The oil analysis is helpful if you can't see metal contamination. If you can see metal, an oil analysis is not likely to tell you much more..

BTW these engines can eat their cam bearing ledges too, resulting in metal slivers in the oil filters.

Always worth cutting open an oil filter when doing a change.

corbinwilliams · 11-22-2021, 02:27 AM

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130,000 miles with only a charge pipe

Wow sorry to hear, any further updates?

David_Vasha · 11-22-2021, 09:37 AM

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130,000 miles with only a charge pipe

Wow sorry to hear, any further updates?

Unfortunately I have to cut my losses on the car and sell it as is. I have a current buyer already situated and I'm looking to get a Lexus or perhaps a 330i

Unspec · 11-22-2021, 11:12 AM

For what it's worth, this guy found metal flakes, pulled his bearings, and the bearings were fine. Some wear on the upper bearings but nothing serious.

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1582205

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https://www.e90post.com/forums/showp...60&postcount=2

A different perspective. Interesting to see that they have the 2011 N55, which a lot of people seem to say has issues with rod bearings.

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David_Vasha Private First Class 35 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2011 535i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Another update gentlemen. Driving the car today and the engine shutoff while driving. It put me into neutral and I believe the engine is locked up. The start initiated but isn't turning over. I'm at a loss of words.
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David_Vasha Private First Class 35 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2011 535i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Another update. My BMW dealership tells me that the engine needs to be replaced. I'm about to go into them about the cost. Thinking of also selling the car as is but I don't know what price to sell for since I don't know where to compare from. Can anyone give any insight?
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Surly73 Lieutenant Colonel 534 Rep 1,873 Posts Drives: '11 535xi 8AT KWv3 MPE MHD xHP Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Ouch Time to start cutting open my oil filters and not just doing Blackstone...
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ilia.iliev90 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 535XI Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria iTrader: (0)	Are there any news? What was found by the dealership to say you need a new engine?
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David_Vasha Private First Class 35 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2011 535i XDrive Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	They found that the bearing has spun
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Dormermike Captain 102 Rep 681 Posts Drives: Bmw f10 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Oil analysis, oddly, can often be normal even with metal flakes visible in the engine oil. The oil analysis is helpful if you can't see metal contamination. If you can see metal, an oil analysis is not likely to tell you much more.. BTW these engines can eat their cam bearing ledges too, resulting in metal slivers in the oil filters. Always worth cutting open an oil filter when doing a change.
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Unspec Colonel 1300 Rep 2,590 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	For what it's worth, this guy found metal flakes, pulled his bearings, and the bearings were fine. Some wear on the upper bearings but nothing serious. https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1582205 Edit: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showp...60&postcount=2 A different perspective. Interesting to see that they have the 2011 N55, which a lot of people seem to say has issues with rod bearings. __________________ 2015 BMW 535xi Bootmod3 Stage 2 \| ER charge pipe \| ER Catted DP \| Remus Exhaust \| Gplus FMIC \| KW V3 \| Turner Monoball thrust arm bushings \| Wallet regrets ISTA VM Setup/Tutorial Last edited by Unspec; 11-22-2021 at 11:24 AM..
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