I want to install a filter in my 2004 4Runner with a A340F transmission. It has no filter in it, only a mesh screen.
Options are:
1. Magnefine - ( http://magnefinefilters.com/Magnefine-3-8-Magnetic-Inline-Power-Steering-Filter-R038M-P.htm ) assuming I can find a genuine one, these are a pretty good filter in theory. However, I live in a climate where it reaches -40 in the winter. Plastic filters tend to crack and burst with cold fluid pumped at high pressure through them. Magnefine makes an aluminum case version of it's filter, but it's pretty expensive. ( http://magnefinefilters.com/Magnefine-Pe...ilter-P038M.htm )
2. Wix 58964 - ( http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=58964 ) is a re-badged Filtran, also plastic but sealed and with a very high burst pressure rating. Unfortunately, I can only find them with 5/16 fittings and I need 3/8.
3. Use another OEM filter like this tiny one from Honda, probably no magnet in it: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=4974918&cc=1501248&jnid=689&jpid=0
4. Mount external filter base and use a hydraulic spin on filter. There seem to be an almost unlimited number of options here. However, hydraulic filters seem to mostly use 3/4-20 thread, rather than the very common 3/4-16 which most remote filter bases come with. So, I'd have to use an adapter or find a hydraulic filter with oil filter threads. I could likely use a good oil filter, however, it's been suggested that hydraulic filters have a better flow rating, bypass pressure and filter to a better micron rating than oil filters for this type of application.
I'd prefer to simply add an in-line for simplicity. You'd think there would be a competitor to Magnefine, with an all metal fuel filter style body, a magnet and bypass valve made just for transmissions and power steering.
Any thoughts?
Options are:
1. Magnefine - ( http://magnefinefilters.com/Magnefine-3-8-Magnetic-Inline-Power-Steering-Filter-R038M-P.htm ) assuming I can find a genuine one, these are a pretty good filter in theory. However, I live in a climate where it reaches -40 in the winter. Plastic filters tend to crack and burst with cold fluid pumped at high pressure through them. Magnefine makes an aluminum case version of it's filter, but it's pretty expensive. ( http://magnefinefilters.com/Magnefine-Pe...ilter-P038M.htm )
2. Wix 58964 - ( http://www.wixfilters.com/Lookup/PartDetails.aspx?Part=58964 ) is a re-badged Filtran, also plastic but sealed and with a very high burst pressure rating. Unfortunately, I can only find them with 5/16 fittings and I need 3/8.
3. Use another OEM filter like this tiny one from Honda, probably no magnet in it: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=4974918&cc=1501248&jnid=689&jpid=0
4. Mount external filter base and use a hydraulic spin on filter. There seem to be an almost unlimited number of options here. However, hydraulic filters seem to mostly use 3/4-20 thread, rather than the very common 3/4-16 which most remote filter bases come with. So, I'd have to use an adapter or find a hydraulic filter with oil filter threads. I could likely use a good oil filter, however, it's been suggested that hydraulic filters have a better flow rating, bypass pressure and filter to a better micron rating than oil filters for this type of application.
I'd prefer to simply add an in-line for simplicity. You'd think there would be a competitor to Magnefine, with an all metal fuel filter style body, a magnet and bypass valve made just for transmissions and power steering.
Any thoughts?
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