Transmission scare!

[eutechnyx]

So I go to check my trans on my truck and pull the dipstick out and notice it has thick rust on it at the top and the fluid is contaminated with what looks to be dirt. Im thinking the fluid is also probably rust too. I cleaned the dipstick and put it back in and checked again and same stuff came up,Ive searched the OS and it seems to be a common issue. Coincidence is I just bought a new filter to change the filter and fluid in the pan,has anyone experienced this and should i be freaking out? thanks guys any input will be taken into consideration.

 

[eutechnyx]

Also,Just to add the fluid isnt BLACK its not bright fresh red either kind of an inbetween. Truck shifts fine no noises or anything.

 

[jimmyjam]

could it be the dipstick tube is rusted, and you're pulling rust out with the dipstick?

 

[eutechnyx]

Its very possible,because every time i pull the dipstick out it scrapes against the tube. I might aswell just change the filter and pull the tube before i fill it up and replace it huh?

 

[eutechnyx]

Does anyone have a part # for the tube and dipstick?

 

[jimmyjam]

TRANSMISSION FILLER TUBE & INDICATOR | Nalley Buick GMC Brunswick

15913563
15188981

RockAuto Parts Catalog

 

[eutechnyx]

Thanks a lot man. Do u happen to know what causes this?

 

[jimmyjam]

cars don't last forever... steel + oxygen + time = rust

 

[eutechnyx]

This is true, its just weird cause I've had 87 blazers and didn't even see this issue.

 

[eutechnyx]

Jimmy sorry to bother u again but is there a gasket or o ring to buy too?

 

[jimmyjam]

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goes into the tranny