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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Rocket_Man, Oct 20, 2014.

  1. Rocket_Man

    Rocket_Man New Member

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    I dropped the trans pan on my 01 Prius today, the oil looked clean/clear but along with other debris in thepan I found some pieces of pink plastic.... Very small like bread crumbs and a couple larger ones about 1/8" by 3/16".

    Very concerned about this. Any guesses?
     
    #1 Rocket_Man, Oct 20, 2014
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    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    Coagulated tranny fluid???
     
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    There's nothing to worry about. It's a 2001 model. If it's running fine, just continue driving it. If it has some mysterious damage, it's not like you can do anything about it. Just get on your day as usual.
     
    #3 JC91006, Oct 20, 2014
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    I'd think the crumbs are fragments broken off from sealant/gasket, not a problem, but I'm not that knowledgeable.
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Oct 20, 2014
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    I hope you guys are right. It seems to work better than before the trans service but, it's hard to tell. Those particles were consistent all the way through the caked on sludge in the pan, mostly small bits but a few larger chunks.
     
    #5 Rocket_Man, Oct 20, 2014
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    I agree with this assessment.
     
    #6 Patrick Wong, Oct 20, 2014
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    Might be congealed assembly lube.

    Again, nothing to worry about.
     
    #7 Mike500, Oct 20, 2014
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