Shavings on front diff magnet (1 Viewer)

[Jminz]

Hoping the photos give a good idea of what I'm seeing. Changed all diff fluids today. No issues except front diff I felt had excessive amount of shavings and metal particals on the magnet. Some of those you can see sticking up off magnet were little shards. Thoughts? I also noticed the center and front diff oil had an Amber hue to it. It wasn't especially dirty, but color was not what I am used to as far as gear oil. Per Lexus records it was last changed at 74k miles. Currently sitting at 134k miles.

 

[Jstawgn]

Looks normal to me.
I would not worry about it.

 

[Jminz]

Looks normal to me.
I would not worry about it.

Thanks

 

[half k cruiser]

Normal

 

[Jminz]

What about the Amber colored oil? Is that just a different brand or weight?

 

[captainva]

Thats because its used and its been heat cycled and is starting to break down. I just changed both diffs and my transfer case and the used oil was amber like yours in all of them

 

[Jminz]

Gotcha. Thanks

 

[greenscobie86]

I changed my front diff fluid a few weeks ago, magnet looked similar to yours. My truck has 60k so IMO this is pretty normal.

 

[donj51]

You can send the sample into the lab and I am sure they will let you know that there is bronze and other materials in it. You have done the maintenance at the perfect time. If it was only 6 months ago, fractured gears/pinions, then it is time to worry. Great catch. Thanks for the share.