Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"Steve" <junk@therivets.net> wrote in message
news:3K-dnYqmldeEKe_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@comcast.com... > 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 > > 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"Steve" <junk@therivets.net> wrote in message
news:3K-dnYqmldeEKe_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@comcast.com... > 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 > > 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"Steve" <junk@therivets.net> wrote in message
news:3K-dnYqmldeEKe_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@comcast.com... > 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 > > 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"Steve" <junk@therivets.net> wrote in message
news:3K-dnYqmldeEKe_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@comcast.com... > 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 > > 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"Steve" <junk@therivets.net> wrote in
news:3K-dnYqmldeEKe_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@comcast.com: > 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??? > 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. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"Steve" <junk@therivets.net> wrote in
news:3K-dnYqmldeEKe_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@comcast.com: > 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??? > 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. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"Steve" <junk@therivets.net> wrote in
news:3K-dnYqmldeEKe_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@comcast.com: > 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??? > 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. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"Steve" <junk@therivets.net> wrote in
news:3K-dnYqmldeEKe_YnZ2dnUVZ_qWdnZ2d@comcast.com: > 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??? > 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. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
Steve wrote:
> 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 > > 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
Steve wrote:
> 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 > > 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
Steve wrote:
> 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 > > 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
Steve wrote:
> 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 > > 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
Steve wrote:
> 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 =================================== 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' |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
Steve wrote:
> 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 =================================== 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' |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
Steve wrote:
> 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 =================================== 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' |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
Steve wrote:
> 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 =================================== 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' |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12n747tqa2fgn9c@corp.supernews.com... > Steve wrote: >> 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 > =================================== > > 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' 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12n747tqa2fgn9c@corp.supernews.com... > Steve wrote: >> 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 > =================================== > > 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' 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12n747tqa2fgn9c@corp.supernews.com... > Steve wrote: >> 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 > =================================== > > 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' 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 |
Re: Metal shavings in my Tranny fluid....
"motsco_" <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in message
news:12n747tqa2fgn9c@corp.supernews.com... > Steve wrote: >> 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 > =================================== > > 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' 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 |
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:06 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands