[cstreit]

I actually think you're BOTH right. I suspect that the majority of the metallic reflection you see in the oil IS moly from the assembly lube. In fact i tell new-engine customers to expect it for the first 3-4 oil-changes and not to worry.

The stuff you see in the filter (ala flakes and "particles") are what Wayne refers to I believe in addition to the smaller stuff joining the Moly.