I usally get mine at NAPA or AAP there house brand..
just wondering what you guy's use,you like one brand over
another if so why???
just wondering what you guy's use,you like one brand over
another if so why???
Trans filter,,Brands??
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Lately I've been buying Wix but when I got a Wix for my 4L60E in my wagon I was disappointed it had a cork gasket. It seemed durable and didn't leak however. I still buy Wix for my cars with a reusable gasket but for the wagon last time I bought an AC Delco at the dealer which comes with a nicer gasket.
Napa because they fit and usually have rubber gaskets.
Bought mine at Oreillys. House brand(cant think of the name). No problem whatsoever in my truck. Perfect replacement for the Motorcraft that was in there.
I would think they all filter the same right???
I few weeks ago I bought a SPX Filtran from Carquest that was made in the USA. I bought the same filter last week & a sticker is on the outside of the box covering up made in USA with made in China. The filter is now in a plastic bag that says made in China. I'll return it tomorrow.
We'll see what AutoZone's filter looks like.
The filter from O'Reilly said made in Taiwan.
I may order a Wix online.
We'll see what AutoZone's filter looks like.
The filter from O'Reilly said made in Taiwan.
I may order a Wix online.
I buy from NAPA. the dealer doesn't carry AT filters for my car and says "they're lifetime" just flush it. no thanks, I just want a new filter.
The last time I bought a "NAPA Gold" ATF filter the thing in the box had a sticker on it from another maker, though the name escapes me now. My most recent "NAPA Gold" air filter has a filter in the box labeled Made in Korea.
I think that outsourcing the actual filter manufacturing is becoming common.
I think that outsourcing the actual filter manufacturing is becoming common.
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For convenience, I buy all my filters (oil, air, fuel, trans) from Wix at filter1.com. They make great oil filters, so why not add all other filters to the order?
Seems like WIX is the default. I just get 'em from Amsoil, kinda surprised at the range. Or you can get the part # from the Amsoil look up and find it a few cents cheaper elsewhere.
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Seems like WIX is the default. I just get 'em from Amsoil, kinda surprised at the range. Or you can get the part # from the Amsoil look up and find it a few cents cheaper elsewhere.
I was thinking of WIX this time around, i just may pull the trigger.
Seems like WIX is the default. I just get 'em from Amsoil, kinda surprised at the range. Or you can get the part # from the Amsoil look up and find it a few cents cheaper elsewhere.
I was thinking of WIX this time around, i just may pull the trigger.
I only run OEM trans filters.
Yep, with the OEM filter, you know that you are getting what is required. But, they aren't made by the automaker, and dealer parts departments aren't always local, open all the time, are cost effective.
Finding the mfg'er is usually easy enough by matching up the filters.
Advanceauto, autozone,.... usually stock several brands of AT filter kits. If you're lucky, you can compare 3-4 brands at the store and match identically what your OE is.
If OE is not your choice, and I don't blame you, then stick with a name brand and make sure quality seems equivalent. Don't replace a felt type filter with a screen type filter. Don't replace a rubber or synth fiber gasket with a cork gasket. Don't replace a gasket using 'metal limiters' with gaskets that don't have those metal washer......
A little common sense and you can't go wrong.
Certain brands aren't always the best. Not ever filter maker makes every PN. So, it is possible that the brand you choose might have some contracted out PN's that are cheaper or possible better..... Use your head.
Finding the mfg'er is usually easy enough by matching up the filters.
Advanceauto, autozone,.... usually stock several brands of AT filter kits. If you're lucky, you can compare 3-4 brands at the store and match identically what your OE is.
If OE is not your choice, and I don't blame you, then stick with a name brand and make sure quality seems equivalent. Don't replace a felt type filter with a screen type filter. Don't replace a rubber or synth fiber gasket with a cork gasket. Don't replace a gasket using 'metal limiters' with gaskets that don't have those metal washer......
A little common sense and you can't go wrong.
Certain brands aren't always the best. Not ever filter maker makes every PN. So, it is possible that the brand you choose might have some contracted out PN's that are cheaper or possible better..... Use your head.
I've been using Advanced auto for the last several years since they are the closest to me and have been pleasantly surprised at how well the gaskets hold up- box used to say it was a Felpro gasket, but some type of synthetic rubber, nevertheless. Filters used to say made in Taiwan, but seems now most made in China. I've been told that the SPX Filtran makes the best filter due to better quality felt filter sock. But finding them is another thing. If I want better filtration, I add a filter to a cooler line.
unDummy hit this on the head.
"Yep, with the OEM filter, you know that you are getting what is required."
Key concern I have always wondered is "how are the flow characteristics of non genuine OEM filters guaranteed".
Who has done testing, what standard are they constructed to ? Even if the OEM manufacturer produces their own brand, "Is the standard and testing the same as the filter sold to the OEM ?
"Yep, with the OEM filter, you know that you are getting what is required."
Key concern I have always wondered is "how are the flow characteristics of non genuine OEM filters guaranteed".
Who has done testing, what standard are they constructed to ? Even if the OEM manufacturer produces their own brand, "Is the standard and testing the same as the filter sold to the OEM ?
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There will be those who refuse to believe this, but Fram are (were?) some of the best. They are (were?) microfelt from Filtran, marketed in a Fram package.
This of course may change, and I've found the Fram packages to be expensive.
This of course may change, and I've found the Fram packages to be expensive.
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