Metal in Oil + Power Loss: Proudia Camshaft Crisis?

Hey! I can relate to your situation. I had similar issues with my 2013 Mitsubishi Dignity last year at 68K km. The symptoms you're describing sound exactly like what I experienced, the power loss and rough running were major red flags. In my case, it turned out to be a defective valve servomotor that was causing timing problems. Found a good specialist mechanic who spotted it right away. The metal shavings in your oil are concerning though, that's more serious than what I dealt with and could indicate internal engine damage. The repair on my car took about 4 days total, but it wasn't just a simple part replacement. They had to do a complete valve timing adjustment and servomotor replacement to get everything running right again. It was worth getting it fixed properly though, car's been running like new since then. If you're in this situation, don't wait too long to get it checked out. Those metal shavings could mean bigger problems if left unchecked. You might want to hit up the Mitsubishi forums for recommended mechanics in your area, that's how I found my current guy.

Thanks a lot for sharing your experience! Yeah, you're spot on, it does sound very similar to what you went through. I'm really glad to hear you got yours sorted out properly. Do you remember roughly how much the whole repair set you back? Also, has everything been running smoothly since then, or have you noticed any other issues pop up? I might give those forums a shot to find someone reliable in my area.

Hey again! Happy to give you an update. After seeing the mechanic I mentioned, they fixed the error in the camshaft adjustment which was definitely the right call. The total bill came to 405€ to replace the defective valve servomotor, and honestly, it was money well spent. The great news is my Dignity has been running like a dream since the repair, absolutely zero issues! It's like having a completely different car. The engine's smooth as silk now, no more weird noises or power problems. I'm so glad I got it sorted when I did. The mechanic I found through the forums really knew his stuff with Mitsubishi engines. If you want my advice, don't put it off like I initially did, especially with those metal shavings you mentioned. Those forum recommendations really came through for me, so definitely check them out for someone in your area. Let me know how you get on with finding a mechanic. Always happy to help another Mitsubishi owner out!

Thanks so much for all the detailed info! Just wanted to give you a quick update, I took your advice and checked the forums, found a specialist mechanic nearby with great reviews. Took my car in last week, and you were right about not waiting. Turned out the camshaft was pretty worn, and the timing needed adjustment. Bill came to around 550€, bit more than yours but included some extra parts they had to replace. Been driving it for a few days now, and what a difference! Engine's running super smooth, no more weird noises, and the power's back to normal. The mechanic was really honest and showed me all the worn parts they replaced. Definitely feels good to finally have someone trustworthy to go to for repairs. Really appreciate your help, you saved me from probably spending way more if I'd waited longer. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction!