Metal Shavings & Power Loss: Proudia Engine Crisis

Hey there, I faced similar issues with my 2015 Mitsubishi Galant last summer. The symptoms you're describing match what I experienced, especially the power loss and rough idle. My check engine light also came on. After taking it to my mechanic, they found that the camshaft adjustment solenoid was indeed faulty and had oil contamination. The metal shavings in your oil are particularly concerning though, that wasn't part of my issue and could indicate something more serious. For my car, they had to replace the entire camshaft adjustment actuator and clean out the solenoid valve. The repair took about two days, mainly because they needed to verify there wasn't any additional damage to the timing system. While my issue was fixed after the repair, I'd strongly suggest getting this checked ASAP, especially with those metal shavings. This isn't something you want to postpone as it can lead to more severe engine damage. If you're in need of a mechanic recommendation, I'd suggest looking for one who specializes in Mitsubishi engines or at least Asian imports. Hope this helps.

Thanks for sharing your experience! It sounds almost identical to what I'm dealing with right now. By the way, how much did you end up paying for the whole fix? And has everything been running smoothly since then? I'm trying to figure out if I should prepare for any follow-up issues.

Hey again! Yeah, since we last chatted, I wanted to update you, the fix worked like a charm! I paid 395€ for the repair, which included replacing the faulty camshaft adjustment cable and cleaning up some oil contamination in the plug. Honestly, considering how much better my car runs now, it was totally worth it. My Galant's been running super smooth since the repair, no more jerking, weird noises, or power issues. It's like having a different car! The check engine light hasn't come back on either, which is always a good sign. I wouldn't worry too much about follow-up issues. Once they fix the camshaft adjustment problem properly, you should be good to go. Just make sure you keep up with regular maintenance, and you should be fine. My car's been trouble-free for months now. Let me know if you need any other info, happy to help!

Thanks so much for all the info! Just wanted to update you all on what happened. Finally got my car checked out at a new mechanic who specializes in Mitsubishi, and boy, am I glad I did! Turns out you were right about the camshaft issue. Got it fixed last week, cost me around 450€, a bit more than yours because they had to deal with those metal shavings too. They did a thorough cleanup of the entire system and replaced a few worn parts. The difference is like night and day! No more strange noises, the engine's running smooth as silk, and that annoying check engine light is finally off. The mechanic was super professional and even showed me the old parts to explain what went wrong. Really appreciate everyone's help here, saved me from what could've been a much bigger (and more expensive) problem if I'd kept putting it off. If anyone else runs into similar issues with their Mitsubishi, definitely don't wait to get it checked out! Thanks again! Time to enjoy my smooth-running car!