replacing the external tranny filter

[Texas Red DMAX]

When you replace the external tranny filter is as simple as removing the old one, filling the new one with the proper tranny fliud and screwing it back on. What tranny fluid should I ues? Is it like when changing the oil and filling the filter before you fill the oil pan so there is oil right there at start up????

[bob213]

If you are leaving all the original fluid in than just use Dexron III approved for H specification. DON'T FORGET the magnet on the top of the old filter!!!

[daddysLBZ]

Originally Posted by Texas Red DMAX

When you replace the external tranny filter is as simple as removing the old one, filling the new one with the proper tranny fliud and screwing it back on. What tranny fluid should I ues? Is it like when changing the oil and filling the filter before you fill the oil pan so there is oil right there at start up????

You right on the money,that is really all there is to it,don't forget ya magnet,this is on top of ol filter when ya remove..Just replace mag on new filter,fill,spin and check fluid level..Dex 6 is fine to top it off...

[catman_05]

What Magnet I Changed Mine A Couple Weeks Ago Im Lost On The Magnet Deal.

[daddysLBZ]

Yes I lost mine the 1st time also,they are cheap and just fit on top of the oil filter itself,it is to trap the shavings in the oil...

[catman_05]

I Changed Mine About 1000 Miles Ago, Is It Ok. Also The Old Filter Is Still In The Bucket Of Old Fluid I Will Try And Find The Magent In The Morin, Can I Just Unscrew The Filter On There Put On The Magnet And Just Top Off The Fluid. I Hope The Tranny Is Ok!

[daddysLBZ]

Originally Posted by catman_05

I Changed Mine About 1000 Miles Ago, Is It Ok. Also The Old Filter Is Still In The Bucket Of Old Fluid I Will Try And Find The Magent In The Morin, Can I Just Unscrew The Filter On There Put On The Magnet And Just Top Off The Fluid. I Hope The Tranny Is Ok!

That is how I found mine,I think the trans will be just fine,get a magnet asap,they are cheap insurance for an exp unit

[catman_05]

I Have Noticed Over The Last Few Days It Sounds Like I Have Something Rattln Around In My Tranny Pan, But It Seems To Be Workn Fine?

[daddysLBZ]

I don't think it's possible to lose that magnet in the pan,what you could do in the meantime till ya get the magnet,is put a small[3-4 inch]speaker magnet on bottom of filter,but when ya get the magnet,you need to rechange the filter once again as it may have shaving in bottom of filter case,I would use new filter and magnet,jus so everything goes smooth,oh,don't wait too long to resolve the prob,the sooner ya get back in proper form the better off ya are..IMO

[catman_05]

If I Cant Find The Magnet In The Bucket Were Do I Get A New One At, But If I Find The Old One I Can Use It Right.