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