Transmission filter has metal and brass shavings in it

2005 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
200,564 MILES • 3.4L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DUSTYAE
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I change the transmission filter. I took the filter apart and they got metal and brass shavings in it.
Sep 24, 2019 at 7:15 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Got metal and filings where?

Did it come out of the old filter?

Roy
Sep 24, 2019 at 8:26 AM
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DUSTYAE
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That metal and brass pieces I came out the old transmission oil filter I took it apart to see what was inside.
Sep 24, 2019 at 8:36 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, that is not a good sign at all. That tells me there is damage inside the transmission.

Do you have any issues with the transmission?

Roy
Sep 24, 2019 at 8:39 AM
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DUSTYAE
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Started slipping anyone going to gear.
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Sep 24, 2019 at 8:40 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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It sounds like it is going to need to be rebuilt. The metal and brass are clutch material.

It may help with a new filter but the end is near for the transmission.

Roy
Sep 24, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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