Why is there metal shavings in my 220K kilo Honda accord tranny? Do i repair or replace it?
Metal shavings are never good inside any transmission.
some metal in pan is ok.
clutchplates are going out, (poor mantenance)
It means the transmission is failing. It is caused by gears grinding or rubbing.
it can be normal to find some small metal shavings and metal flake, this usually accumulates on a magnet in the pan of an automatic, if the vehicle is operating properly, i would just replace the fluid and filter,if equipped and use the car, unfortunately not much can be done beyond this without removal and disassemby of the transmission
Yes!!! Oils contains a metal shavings but it is not harmful...
A small amount of shavings is normal. That is why there is a magnet inside the pan to collect the shavings. A large amount or large pieces of metal is not normal and will require a professional to diagnosis. It it has run good and has not had shifting problems, or strange noises, then it is most likely fine. I just rebuilt my son's 4T60E transmission for that very problem. I found two sources of the metal shavings: The teeth on the reverse reaction drum (stove pipe) and the spyders for the differential in the final drive carrier were in the process of shelling out. Chuck Check to see if there is a recall on your transmission.
Use a magnet. Metal shavings will be attracted to the magnet and pepper will not.
Change your transmission oil it happen to me . And have your mechanic check the transmission you might have metal shavings in the transmission which is really bad.
Take the car to a reputable transmission shop and have then perform a transmission flush and filter change. Have them inspect the inside of the filter and transmission pan magnet for metal shavings. The transmission may need to be rebuilt.
If it's same as the 1993 (I believe it is) , there is NO filter. But the transmission oil drain bolt is magnetic and will have a good amount of metal shavings stuck to it. So when the transmission oil is changed, be sure to clean off the bolt.
No