Well I finally got around to changing the oil and filter in my 83 300TD. (I blew the self leveling suspension hose and it took a while to get that issue taken care of so the wagon has not been on the road since I last reported trans trouble)

The issue I had before is that the transmission would operate fine at the start of the trip, but would begin to slip after I took my foot off the accelerator to stop for a stop sign or moose. The fluid did not smell too bad from the dipstick.

The question at hand. The trans fluid smelled bad when I drained it out (I think I just couldn't smell it before) and it was pretty dark colored. Then I opened the filter and found a bunch of crap in there. Its not metallic, but it does seem flaky like rust or mica flakes.

Any idea what the crud could be?
Should I do another fluid change with Trans-X?
Should I do a full flush?

Thanks in advance,

Chuck

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