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Old Sep 16, 2001 | 11:53 PM
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Default What is this on my Dip stick?

I looked at my transmission dip stick and noticied what it looked like to me were pencil graphite when I rubbed it on a towel.
I was wondering can some one tell me is this some I need to be concerned about like I am about to have some transmission problem are can I go and get the fluid changed and this will clear it up. :confused:


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Old Sep 17, 2001 | 01:08 AM
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Default Re: What is this on my Dip stick? (ENNIS POWELL)

Thats band and clutch plate particles floating in the fluid. Its normal. Doesn't hurt to change the fluid and filter every 25K miles.
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Old Sep 17, 2001 | 01:21 AM
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Wheww!! I was thinking that my transmission was about to go out. The car is shifting fine.
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Old Sep 17, 2001 | 11:39 AM
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Default Re: What is this on my Dip stick? (ENNIS POWELL)

Well... while it is normal (in a way), that is a sign of wear. I would definitely change your tranny fulid, and use Mobil 1 ATF if possible. Kind of expensive, but seems to be some of the best stuff out there.
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