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Lubricant contamination can be many things, but main ones usually are

Water from various sources include moisture in the air, coolant leaks and rain.

Dust and Dirt

Rust

Weld splatter (Build Debris)

Paint

Fibers

Incorrect oils

Wear particles

Soot

Other oils (often incorrectly used)

Worn Seals

The list goes on but these are the usual things to find. Correct filtration should remove most things (except the oil) but it is better to start with very clean oil to start with. New oil is not always clean oil.

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