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Always been curious as to why don't auto makers put an external spin on filter on an automatic transmission. Why design something that has to be taken apart to change the filter. I'm sure there's a minor cost factor but if changing a trans filter was as easy as changing the engine filter we'd all do it much much more frequently.
It's the same reason most trans pans don't have a drain plug.
There's always going to be a certain amount of sludge in the bottom of the pan. Forcing you to remove the pan ensures that sludge will be cleaned out. Most even have a magnet inside the pan to help collect any metal in the fluid.
It's the same reason most trans pans don't have a drain plug.
There's always going to be a certain amount of sludge in the bottom of the pan. Forcing you to remove the pan ensures that sludge will be cleaned out. Most even have a magnet inside the pan to help collect any metal in the fluid.
But the same could be said of the engine...if you've ever dropped the oil pan off an engine you'll find sludge,metallic particles etc, engine oil pan drain plugs usually have a magnet in them as well.
But the same could be said of the engine...if you've ever dropped the oil pan off an engine you'll find sludge,metallic particles etc, engine oil pan drain plugs usually have a magnet in them as well.
That's true. I am surprised people don't remove and clean their engine oil pan more often. Well on some cars it is very simple, but on others can be a pain in the rear.
My theory on this topic is that the engineers don't want Joe Schmo getting under his car and accidentally draining the tranny fluid instead of the oil. There is no good reason for not having at least just a drain plug on the pan. MANY manufacturers do not have a drain plug on the pan but some do. It is also a common modification for experienced DIY'ers.
That's true. I am surprised people don't remove and clean their engine oil pan more often. Well on some cars it is very simple, but on others can be a pain in the rear.
But the same could be said of the engine...if you've ever dropped the oil pan off an engine you'll find sludge,metallic particles etc, engine oil pan drain plugs usually have a magnet in them as well.
LOL I've pulled way more oil pans than I want to think about. The difference is, on most engines there's usually a half a pint of oil still in the pan after the oil has stopped draining. Not sure why. Maybe it's to trap and hold the sludge buildup where in a trans pans there isn't enough clearance.
Always been curious as to why don't auto makers put an external spin on filter on an automatic transmission. Why design something that has to be taken apart to change the filter. I'm sure there's a minor cost factor but if changing a trans filter was as easy as changing the engine filter we'd all do it much much more frequently.
Actually the Saturn S series vehicles used a spin-on type filter for the tranny fluid -----also had a drain plug in the bottom of the pan.
Some Ford products incorporate drain plugs but then bury the filter in the tranny to the point where it's a total tranny tear-down to replace it.
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