Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....

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Steve - 03 Dec 2006 11:25 GMT

98 Accord coupe EX V6 105,000 miles.
New to me car and I just changed the tranny fluid last night.

I was suprised by how much metal was stuck to the magnet on the end of the
drain plug.
Mostly very small particals but I did see a couple of very thin shavings
that were 3/8" long.

Is this normal? I have no Idea how this car was maintained previously.

I plan on changing the fluid again in a couple of weeks as only about 3
quarts came out.
I had the front end on ramps which I'm guessing causes less fluid to drain
because the front of the car is raised???

Now that I know where the drain is I think I can get at it without raising
the front end???

Steve

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Michael Pardee - 03 Dec 2006 16:52 GMT

> 98 Accord coupe EX V6 105,000 miles.
> New to me car and I just changed the tranny fluid last night.
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>
> Steve

Not knowing the maintenance history, it could be normal. The fine shavings
are a normal part of almost any tranny, while the larger pieces are not
terribly unusual for a new one. It's something to watch, but not to lose
sleep over.

Mike

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Tegger - 03 Dec 2006 17:40 GMT

> 98 Accord coupe EX V6 105,000 miles.
> New to me car and I just changed the tranny fluid last night.
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> Now that I know where the drain is I think I can get at it without
> raising the front end???

Manual or automatic? Any rumbling or howling from the transmission? Doe sit
shift well?

Drain, refill, check again in a week to see if there are any more shavings.
Might just be detritus from manufacturing.

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John Horner - 03 Dec 2006 22:06 GMT

> 98 Accord coupe EX V6 105,000 miles.
> New to me car and I just changed the tranny fluid last night.
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>
> Steve

2-3 quarts drained by pulling the plug is normal. The Honda full change
out procedure is to to three or four cycles of drain, fill, drive 5
minutes, repeat.

I don't think ramps or no ramps will yield much difference.

Some Hondas have an in line filter which can be changed. I don't know
if the '98 V6 does or not. You should be able to ask at a Honda dealer
parts counter.

John

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motsco_ - 04 Dec 2006 03:08 GMT

> 98 Accord coupe EX V6 105,000 miles.
> New to me car and I just changed the tranny fluid last night.
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>
> Steve

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Sounds about right. If you give it a week between changes you'll see
that the magnet will collect almost zero by the third time. First change
(which is what you've done) is the scariest one. :-) That's why you
should always assume the first owner was an idiot and just change the
fluids. Brakes are next.

'Curly'

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Michael Pardee - 04 Dec 2006 12:50 GMT

>> 98 Accord coupe EX V6 105,000 miles.
>> New to me car and I just changed the tranny fluid last night.
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> 'Curly'

Good point - and don't forget the timing belt. Unless there is solid
documentation that it has been changed you must assume it has not. Many
people sell their car around that age/mileage rather than pony up the money
to change the belt.

Mike

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