HELP...metal in the oil on the Z
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07-13-2004, 04:39 PM
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HELP...metal in the oil on the Z
I may have a problem, i just did my first oil change (break in) on my '04 Z400 and found alot of metal flake in the oil and the filter had alot of metal in it. it seems to be mostly aluminum, i know thier may be alittle with break in and all but i think this is excessive. Has anybody had this problem with the Z's. I called the dealer and they said bring the filter in and they will take a look, but I only have a six month warranty and this is making me worry alot. what do you all think?
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07-13-2004, 05:15 PM
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07-13-2004, 08:58 PM
HELP...metal in the oil on the Z
I have had metal stuck to the drain plug on almost every oil change but not in the filter that I could see.Anyhow it has been going strong for 2 years without a mechanical failure (knock on wood). If it's still under warranty then I would take it to the dealer just to be safe.................
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07-13-2004, 09:22 PM
HELP...metal in the oil on the Z
They seem to work well.I have both of them installed.I lost some on the bottom but not much.They definitely come on stronger though (you'll be into the limiter before you know it).A higher rev box would be nice.I'm debating on whether or not I'm going to leave them in due to the fact that I'm giving this quad to my wife(I'm wating on my '05 YFZ to get here 1st though).
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07-14-2004, 03:41 AM
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HELP...metal in the oil on the Z
Well guys thanks for you info, I don't think I was to hard on it during the break in, I didn't hold it wide open or run at same RPMs etc.
i'm going to Oregon Dunes, Coos bay in the morning for a couple days and when I get home I'll change the oil again and hope for better results.
thanks again the Zman
i'm going to Oregon Dunes, Coos bay in the morning for a couple days and when I get home I'll change the oil again and hope for better results.
thanks again the Zman