Glossary / General

metal shavings

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Metal shavings are tiny bits of metal that can come off when you cut or drill into metal parts. They can be harmful if they get into the engine because they can cause damage.

Technical Definition

Metal shavings are small pieces of metal that are produced when cutting or machining metal components. They can cause damage if they enter sensitive areas of an engine, such as the combustion chamber.

Hear It Discussed

"...we'll see some metal shavings for a little while, so I wouldn't panic over it, but I would get it checked."
Car Pro Radio Show October 25 25 Hour 3 CarPro Radio Show 27:33

"Do we see any metallic? You're gonna probably see some clutch material and you'll see some debris and stuff, But is there anything there magnetic? If we're starting to get if we're starting to get..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 13, 2026 - Hour 1 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 17:09

"you're welding and you're grinding covered in metal shavings, like you have to want it."
Aaron Valencia of Lost Angels Career Center Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 30:54