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Originally Posted by AV8R4AA
I pulled out the oil filter today.
I was going to install a new filter, run it for 1000 miles
and then do oil and filter.
I looked at the old filter. It was a Hengst filter and was looking a little wavy.
Oil looked decent enough to keep going.
What alarmed me was particles in between the pleats.
There is absolutely no grit, only a clumped blob.
I can rub it between my fingers and there is no substance to it.
I don't think its sludge because that is very waxy.
This stuff felt like flour.
Is this residue from wearing timing chain guides?
4.6 engine has just over 60K miles.
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Greg all of these X5's 4.6is will need the timing chain and guide repair regardless of mileage. It does not appear that the one you have has had a stellar service history even though the mileage is low. So what do you do. Just run through the engine and bring it up to par. Put the timing chain and guides in the vehicle and enjoy. By the way you have had this X5 for some months now why did it take you so long to perform and oil change since the purchase?