The oil wasn't brand new but it didn't have metal flakes it was a medium brown no water in it no sludge. It shifts smoothly it spins freely I bought it off some guy in big bear he bought to put in his truck but he said his driveshaft was too short and he didn't want to do the work. I don't know what he was trying to put it in. If you are still interested I'll make it easier for you I meet you somewhat halfway in temecula PM me with with your number.