Transmission with "lifetime filter"

[OneEyeJack]

Much of the whole drive train is headed toward non-service. What would a 1970 new car owner say about 100K spark plug changes?

Do you think that 100K is a good threshold for service and advertising a low maintenance cost or no cost? So far the only catch is engine oil and maybe that will stay around 10K so the dealer service department can take a shot at you for other "stuff".

 

[Bgallagher]

Originally Posted By: Throt
Originally Posted By: Bgallagher
My Equinox has a non serviceable filter and has been doing fine with 30k fluid changes for 142k. No flushes or anything, just a drain and filter.


How are you replacing the filter if it's non-serviceable?

I'm assuming you meant "drain and fill"?


Correct, typo. Had filters on my mind I guess.

 

[Ohle_Manezzini]

Their filters are huge. You couldn't clogg it even with a catadtrophic failure. And dirty filters filter better.

 

[Leo99]

Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Much of the whole drive train is headed toward non-service. What would a 1970 new car owner say about 100K spark plug changes?

Do you think that 100K is a good threshold for service and advertising a low maintenance cost or no cost? So far the only catch is engine oil and maybe that will stay around 10K so the dealer service department can take a shot at you for other "stuff".


I can see oil heading to the 25k mile OCI. My spark plugs are changed around 100k miles but it's not like the new ones make the car run better. Makes me believe they could go out to maybe 150k miles.

 

[OneEyeJack]

Originally Posted By: Leo99
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Much of the whole drive train is headed toward non-service. What would a 1970 new car owner say about 100K spark plug changes?


My spark plugs are changed around 100k miles but it's not like the new ones make the car run better. Makes me believe they could go out to maybe 150k miles.


You're right Leo about the plugs. The plugs that came out of my 4.7 V8 4Runner looked to be in pristine condition. I changed them anyhow because I had them out and had the new plugs in hand. Did not notice any change in starting, driveability or fuel mileage.

 

[Driz]

Hey look at all the lawn mowers and garden tractors hydrostatic transmissions . Most are made by the same company, Tuff Torq. They fail terribly especially if you mow hills yet the company doesn't even use synthetic oil in them and they have nothing but a couple of catch magnets. Most don't even have any sort of drain, just the higher end models.
To keep those alive you have to yank the transaxle, pry out the filler plug and dump it, wipe the magnet and refill the thing to the top with good synthetic oil. Yea, sure like anyone bothers doing that right....... Talk about disposable engineered obsolescence.

 

[bepperb]

I know it's not the same transmission, but I just replaced the filter on our Sienna at 85,000 miles. To be honest, it seemed like a waste of time. There was very little wear on the magnets, and not really anything noticeable that the filter picked up.

If I had to do it again I would just do fluid changes, in my experience (sample size of 2, sorry) the filters really will last the life of the car, similar to a fuel filter.

 

[CT8]

Drain out the break in wear then go from there.

 

[daman]

Throw a Magnifine in line filter on it then you'll know it's getting extra filtration.

 

[Rhymingmechanic]

Originally Posted By: daman
Throw a Magnifine in line filter on it then you'll know it's getting extra filtration.


Yup. Sounds like a perfect candidate for a Magnefine or other inline filter if you're concerned.

How easy is the drain and fill procedure? Does it have a drain plug and dipstick tube, or is it one of those fussy ordeals meant to keep you from doing it yourself? If it's the first type, you could avoid the dealer.

 

[wtd]

I just wish the auto transmission in my 14 Mustang GT had a real dipstick. It looks like trying to change the fluid and filter without a lift is almost impossible.

 

[bluestream]

Originally Posted By: Joeforester
I have a 2016 Ford Escape with the 6F35 6 speed transmission.I plan on having Ford changing the fluid very 30K.Since this car has no replaceable transmission filter except for repairs and splitting the case does it pay to keep this car past 150K.The engine/body will be in great shape but to spend over $1,000 just to have the filter replaced does seem excessive or go remanufactures transmission.Any thoughts.Joe


How long do you plan to keep the vehicle? If its less than 20 years, dont worry about it.

 

[Slick17601]

Originally Posted By: Driz
Hey look at all the lawn mowers and garden tractors hydrostatic transmissions . Most are made by the same company, Tuff Torq. They fail terribly especially if you mow hills yet the company doesn't even use synthetic oil in them and they have nothing but a couple of catch magnets. Most don't even have any sort of drain, just the higher end models.
To keep those alive you have to yank the transaxle, pry out the filler plug and dump it, wipe the magnet and refill the thing to the top with good synthetic oil. Yea, sure like anyone bothers doing that right....... Talk about disposable engineered obsolescence.


I have twice on my John Deere.