Maybe should drain the oil through a strainer to see if it catches any particles and then decide if the pan needs to come off based on what you catch? Hate to see you pull the pan if you don't have to.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)