[Petah78]

Originally Posted by soundman98

so oil flow is related to engine rpm. if rpm's are so low, there's a question of whether there's enough flow to either break off chunks,

This statement is true.

Originally Posted by soundman98

circulate them to the filter, or get them to the places where they'd be visible, and also get them to the places that could cause damage...

If this was the case, there is no need for an oil filter at all. I am sure there was enough flow to carry the debris/contaminates to the filter even at the "granny" aka, normal driving rpms. Plus, any higher pressure and the filter will go into bypass mode anyways. I will likely do the same with the oil filter of the 2nd change and the car will be opened up then. Can always report back then but it will likely be next year.