I got to thinking about the transmission in my wifes Uplander last night. I would like to install a spin on filter in the cooler line, and wonder if anyone had any recommendations in a Napa fiter. I was thinking 10 Micron hydraulic filter maybe? My FIL has an old detroit 3-71 I think I can scab remote base off of.
spin on transmission filter recommendations
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Spin on transmission fluid filters have a different design/spec than spin on oil filters and are not common except as aftermarket ad ons using transmisson cooler lines. I only recall Saturn using them a while back on some of their vehicles. Does anyone know what optimizes a filter for transmission use and why very few vehicles use this type of filter? It would be nice to just service an automatic trans like doing an oil change.
I just installed a remote spin-on in our Corollas cooler line about 2K ago. Decided to go with a microglass filter as I want to leave it on there for a long time and have low restriction.
My mount accepts a 3/4-16 in. threaded filter so there are plenty of options. I chose a Fleetguard LF3487 which has the standard microglass media, the filter itself holds a little more than 3/4 of a quart of oil. There is a larger sized one (LF3947) with Stratapore media, but don't think it'll fit in my bumper.
dvldoc, on this forum, stated that the LF3487 is absolute @ 30 microns and 73% 10 microns.
The EaO may be another viable option, GeorgeCLS's thread has shown that the Amsoil EaO57 appears to work very well also.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...t=18&page=1
My mount accepts a 3/4-16 in. threaded filter so there are plenty of options. I chose a Fleetguard LF3487 which has the standard microglass media, the filter itself holds a little more than 3/4 of a quart of oil. There is a larger sized one (LF3947) with Stratapore media, but don't think it'll fit in my bumper.
dvldoc, on this forum, stated that the LF3487 is absolute @ 30 microns and 73% 10 microns.
The EaO may be another viable option, GeorgeCLS's thread has shown that the Amsoil EaO57 appears to work very well also.
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubb...t=18&page=1
notech, I'm not sure what the difference is. I'd imagine they probably use something other than cellulose media for the longer intervals. Did they have drain back valves?
My 2000 Subaru has an AT spin-on with a recomendation to not change unless external damage. I changed it at 100,000 miles cut it open and it looked like new. The new OEM is much heaver constructed than the engine spin-on. Ed
As Eddie has said my 2004 Legacy had a spin on trans filter, car got stolen before I could do the fluid change so it is still in my garage.
They look similar externally to the old Subaru oil filters which led to them being marked up for identification.
The fact they take that precaution would make me think mixing them up isn't wise.
They look similar externally to the old Subaru oil filters which led to them being marked up for identification.
The fact they take that precaution would make me think mixing them up isn't wise.
Here's one ready to go from Racor, their LFS-22825
http://www.parker.com/portal/site/PARKER...ATION&Wtky=
Look in a big filter book from WIX or Baldwin at an auto parts store that carries one of those brands. You can find listings of filter elements that match the thread and gasket diameter on the base you'll use, and look for a filter designed for hydraulic service. An automatic transmission is actually a hydraulically operated device.
Or, just use an inline filter from Magnefine or SPXFiltran. Either works very well for the small volume and light duty you have.
http://www.parker.com/portal/site/PARKER...ATION&Wtky=
Look in a big filter book from WIX or Baldwin at an auto parts store that carries one of those brands. You can find listings of filter elements that match the thread and gasket diameter on the base you'll use, and look for a filter designed for hydraulic service. An automatic transmission is actually a hydraulically operated device.
Or, just use an inline filter from Magnefine or SPXFiltran. Either works very well for the small volume and light duty you have.
I would throw in a Magnefine. Its small and a 10 minute install. Has a magnet. It about 30 micron vs a 15 (or so) for a spin on. The magnet is a big plus. The magnet of the Magnefine filters I have taken apart is covered with something that looks like NeverSeeze.
My currnt two vehicles are Ford Expeditions. I purchased B&M 80277-Universal-Remote-Transmission-Filter Kits. One Expedition has over 120K miles, the other over 160K miles. I dropped the transmission pan on each vehicle, once, to see how much material had settled in the pans. Both were spotless.
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My currnt two vehicles are Ford Expeditions. I purchased B&M 80277-Universal-Remote-Transmission-Filter Kits. One Expedition has over 120K miles, the other over 160K miles. I dropped the transmission pan on each vehicle, once, to see how much material had settled in the pans. Both were spotless.
What brand of oil filter are you using on your kits? I have a spin on kit on my Dakota and currently using a FL1A Motorcraft on it. No issues yet. I have a hard time trying to figure out what the best filter would be for a remote mount filter. On one hand a very efficient oil filter would be best but I'm afraid it would become clogged with debris from the transmission and reduce flow or pressure to the transmission. That is why I chose the Motorcraft because it seems kind of average for its efficiency but very well constructed.
My currnt two vehicles are Ford Expeditions. I purchased B&M 80277-Universal-Remote-Transmission-Filter Kits. One Expedition has over 120K miles, the other over 160K miles. I dropped the transmission pan on each vehicle, once, to see how much material had settled in the pans. Both were spotless.
What brand of oil filter are you using on your kits? I have a spin on kit on my Dakota and currently using a FL1A Motorcraft on it. No issues yet. I have a hard time trying to figure out what the best filter would be for a remote mount filter. On one hand a very efficient oil filter would be best but I'm afraid it would become clogged with debris from the transmission and reduce flow or pressure to the transmission. That is why I chose the Motorcraft because it seems kind of average for its efficiency but very well constructed.
I would use a inline filter like magnefine. Easy install... but if you really want a spin-on a standard engine oil filter will work just fine. I have done it both ways.
most aftermarket filter bases are 3/4-16 threads. tons of filter options.
most aftermarket filter bases are 3/4-16 threads. tons of filter options.
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I'd go Magnefine as my first choice, for sure.
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