ATP Aluminum Inline Filters

[Rhymingmechanic]

Do any of you have experience with these "small footprint" inline magnetic filters? They include a small magnet and a screen with a bigger micron rating than most in-pan filters. Do you think they would have any usefulness, especially in a trans with a drain plug?
http://www.atp-inc.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=3X6UC2wphsg%3d&tabid=81

I'm considering the JX-151 universal model for a 2010 Pontiac Vibe. I know a Magnefine would be better, because it has a strong magnet and a real filter for non-ferrous materials. However, space is tight in this car, and the small ATP would be a lot easier to install without routing lines around to the front of the radiator or making big hose loops between the fan and engine.

The aluminum filters look very similar to a Cardone P/S filter I got for free, shown here: http://cardone.com/english/club/Service_Plus/20610MILFF MagnaPure Inline Filter Flyer.pdf
Compared to the innards of a Magnefine, this one is unimpressive. The magnet is 1/2" diameter with a 1/4" hole in the center.

What do you think about the ATP? A good way to filter out $19, or an effective way to remove some ferrous wear material?

 

[Lead Shoes]

Seems odd to even worry about filtering power steering fluid..

 

[tom slick]

Those filters are a similar philosophy to Ford installing Magnefine filters. They are to catch any leftover junk after a rebuild or other work performed. They are not marketed as an upgrade to a functioning system.

 

[glum]

I can't find info on the efficiency of the JX-151, but it can only help, whatever its rating is. I installed an ATP JX-150, but it was a tight fit. If I could not have managed making the JX-151 fit, I would have used a JX-151 without hesitation. Actually, given what a bear it is getting the JX-150 in and out, I may end up switching to the JX-151.

 

[tom slick]

Both are a large screen and magnet, how is that an upgrade to an existing, in service, system?

 

[glum]

Originally Posted By: tom slick
Both are a large screen and magnet, how is that an upgrade to an existing, in service, system?

The JX-150 is not a screen, it's a proper filter. The AT in my Sonata has no replaceable filter. It simply has a screen built into the AT. Adding an in-line filter makes a lot of sense to me for this reason, and also because an in-line magnet is much better than one sitting on the drain plug. In an AT with a decent replaceable filter, it won't make as much difference but even then the in-line magnet would help.

 

[tom slick]

The JX-150 is a Magnefine in a ATP box, not the same as what Rhymingmechanic posted.

In your application I can see where the Magnefine could provide some benefit.

 

[glum]

I'm very aware of the differences between the JX-150 and the JX-151.

People here have reported opening their in-line filter magnets and finding a lot of metallic particles stuck on there. It can only help. It must help.

 

[EricF]

I agree.. it must help.

I put a JX-150 on my power steering fluid on my Ranger, had lotsa room for it. took it out a year later, it's sitting waiting for me cut it open, which I have yet to do.
I was starting to feel the steering get tighter around a year. so I put a cardone aluminum one in, it's the freebee one that was mentioned, has a screen and magnet, and is easy to take apart and clean.
with the cardone filter steering's back to what I'm used to.
I assumed the jx-150 filter element got full of stuff and started to stay in bypass..

 

[Rhymingmechanic]

To clarify, I'm talking about using the JX-151 as an inline transmission filter. The Vibe has electric steering.

EricF: If your old filter is the ATP-boxed Magnefine, the body unscrews. Take off the label and you'll see the seam underneath. Hold one fitting with pliers, twist the other end, and it will open right up.

 

[EricF]

@Rhymingmechanic: Yes, it is an ATP boxed magnafine, says Raybestos on it.
I'll have to look at the filter more closely then!
I never removed the sticker, I didn't think it was a true magnafine since it had Raybestos written on it.. I'll be looking this weekend!

Thanks!

 

[Silver]

Should one not worry about flow restriction with one of these?