chizzel89
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- Mercedes-Benz C250 Turbodiesel Sport Auto. Estate. 1998. 180,000 mls
Just drained mine and took the pan off. The fluid was dark red and not really dirty.
There is definitely some fine metal particles in the pan, a very thin layer on the bottom. The vast majority seem to be ferrous and clutch material and a few are golden. There were 5 or 6 larger flecks, way smaller than a grain of sand. It doesn't look to me like anything is failing spectacularly. The fluid has been in there about 35k miles.
Anyone know what is normal?
I did read in a few places that some fine deposits in there are normal wear and tear...
There is definitely some fine metal particles in the pan, a very thin layer on the bottom. The vast majority seem to be ferrous and clutch material and a few are golden. There were 5 or 6 larger flecks, way smaller than a grain of sand. It doesn't look to me like anything is failing spectacularly. The fluid has been in there about 35k miles.
Anyone know what is normal?
I did read in a few places that some fine deposits in there are normal wear and tear...