Trans pan magnet

[mbogosia]

I am in the process of changing my trans fluid and filter and had a question. When I cleaned my pan out the magnet was covered in metal shavings. My filter also looked to be pretty well clogged. Is this normal for a high mileage trans? As long as it doesn't go fubar on me I should get much better performance just because of the increased flow.

[Alexlind123]

My magnets were covered in metal shavings as well, thats what theyre there for :D As long as there are no chunks of metal in the pan you should be fine.

[632 Regal]

the buildup is fairly normal if never changed, it comes from the clutch friction disks and the steel disks between. Nevt filter replacement should be much cleaner at appx 30k.

[uscharalph]

I am in the process of changing my trans fluid and filter and had a question. When I cleaned my pan out the magnet was covered in metal shavings. My filter also looked to be pretty well clogged. Is this normal for a high mileage trans? As long as it doesn't go fubar on me I should get much better performance just because of the increased flow.
Just did mine and had the same experience. It didn't look like mine had been serviced in a long time, if ever.