DIY Transmission Service (Filter + Drain) - Page 2

95gs · 05-10-05, 09:27 AM

how often should this filter/transmission oil be change?

I believed the manual just called for darining the fluid at 60K?

might be a good Saturday project

thanks!

WestOffShore · 08-25-05, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khoerling

After reading your response a few times over,
I think you are claiming that my replacement filter is of
a lesser quality than the OEM one.

I doubt that is the case because both parts seemed to be
exactly the same from visual inspection. If there is any difference,
it would be within the internals of that flat region.

Both parts are screens if you want to get technical.
Neither part has a paper filter, like you might be thinking.

k.h.

I'm a bit worried about the difference between OEM and aftermarket parts. I know that the exterior of the parts are exactly the same (by looking at your pics), but are you sure that the interior is the same? For example, a Fram or Purolator engine oil filter is the exact size and shape of an OEM engine oil filter, but the actual filter filiament within an OEM filter is of a much better quality.

I'm worried b/c I don't want to put in an aftermarket filter and then later only having to replace it again.

And, yes, the price is an issue. If I can spend $30 for an aftermarket and it's the exact same part (both externally and internally), then I'd rather save the money by not buying an OEM filter for twice as much as the aftermarket one.

Great DIY though, I'm inspired to do it. I'm just a bit concerned about the quality of an aftermarket part.

mrkeith · 08-25-05, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich29_cal

I'm a bit worried about the difference between OEM and aftermarket parts. I know that the exterior of the parts are exactly the same, but are the interior the same? For example, a Fram engine oil filter is the exact size and shape of an OEM engine oil filter, but the OEM's quality is much better.

I'm worried b/c I don't want to put in an aftermarket filter and then later only having to replace it again.

And, yes, the price is an issue. If I can spend $30 for an aftermarket and it's the exact same part (both externally and internally), then I'd rather save the money by not buying an OEM filter for twice as much as the aftermarket one.

From visual inspection of what internals are visible, they are the same part.

k.

Blood Riot · 08-25-05, 03:11 PM

Extremely good DIY Keith, a mod should sticky this ASAP IMO.

WestOffShore · 08-25-05, 03:14 PM

First of all, again, I appreciate your DIY a great deal. Just for my information only, are there regions in the filter that you cannot visually inspect?

VIP Legend · 09-04-05, 09:34 PM

Where can I buy one? Oem or whatever....preferably, oem?

Lil L's GS · 09-06-05, 05:29 AM

is this for a 6 speed manual trans. too? great dyi btw..excellent

Lil L's GS · 10-27-05, 07:53 AM

so...no one's got an ANswer For me cmon.....HELP A BROtha OUTTttt

*stevieray* · 10-28-05, 10:02 AM

Don't believe so. Think this is for automatics. I'll check the HELM & see though---

Lil L's GS · 02-02-06, 07:25 PM

thank god someone replied to me

kamlung · 02-02-06, 08:24 PM

anyone know where i can get the pics back...

s55lear · 02-02-06, 08:53 PM

yeah i want those pics!

im feeling a hard shift from first to second so i wanna try this.

XclusivLegend · 02-04-06, 03:21 AM

pics please & i have 104,000 on my tranny, is it safe to do this b/c i just bought it & it has been sitting, so i am doing all the work necessary to get it new again... should this be one of them? how many miles was your car when u first did yours...

mrkeith · 02-04-06, 04:22 PM

I fixed the pictures (sorry).

Go ahead and perform the drain and fill.
I drain and fill mine every other oil change.

Let me know if you have any questions.
I should be around the house today, but in the garage.
I'm installing the JICs

k.h.

tofusensei · 04-08-06, 08:43 PM

so after a fairly new transmission i want to make sure this one gets the best.keith i want to make sure u havent had any signs or problems relating to this filter change. it looked like u were pretty certain about it being the same replacement, but i just want to make sure u still have the same opinion. as well i had a couple questions...

this was from my old transmission.i noticed u didnt have it on urs.is this just a magnet it pick up the metal shavings??

is this also a sign of a filter change? i couldnt tell from ur pics.

lastly does this look normal?

thanks for any help.

~t.s.

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stevieray Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 7,362 Car 1: '95 LS Coupe Car 2: '91 LS Coupe Car 3: '89 Prelude Si iTrader: (12)	Don't believe so. Think this is for automatics. I'll check the HELM & see though--- __________________ *"King of Kleen"* "Know this. Being able to purchase a Legend and being able to afford a Legend are two separate things. Realize nothing post-purchase is cheap." - LegendGS

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95gs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: MD Posts: 821 Car 1: 4 wheels, 1 engine, 4 doors and too many to list iTrader: (0)	how often should this filter/transmission oil be change? I believed the manual just called for darining the fluid at 60K? might be a good Saturday project thanks!

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08-25-05, 03:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Blood Riot Canis Lupus Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 2,184 Car 3: 1989 240SX 5 speed iTrader: (1)	Extremely good DIY Keith, a mod should sticky this ASAP IMO.

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WestOffShore It Will Be Built!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and there Posts: 901 iTrader: (0)	First of all, again, I appreciate your DIY a great deal. Just for my information only, are there regions in the filter that you cannot visually inspect?

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VIP Legend VIP Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saint Barbara, CA Posts: 423 Car 1: Legend Coupe iTrader: (1)	Where can I buy one? Oem or whatever....preferably, oem?

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Lil L's GS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: cHi-TowN Posts: 43 Car 1: 94 Black GS iTrader: (0)	so...no one's got an ANswer For me cmon.....HELP A BROtha OUTTttt

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Lil L's GS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: cHi-TowN Posts: 43 Car 1: 94 Black GS iTrader: (0)	thank god someone replied to me

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mrkeith dealer-opted track pack Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: look behind you Posts: 3,507 Car 1: ka8 Car 2: chevro-legs iTrader: (2)	I fixed the pictures (sorry). Go ahead and perform the drain and fill. I drain and fill mine every other oil change. Let me know if you have any questions. I should be around the house today, but in the garage. I'm installing the JICs k.h. __________________ The performance handling machine... If you've got coil-overs, corner-balance them! Please protect our environment: use a high-flow.

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tofusensei Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 日本 Posts: 1,908 Car 1: 91 legend coupe Car 2: 92 legend coupe Car 3: 93 legend coupe iTrader: (4)	so after a fairly new transmission i want to make sure this one gets the best.keith i want to make sure u havent had any signs or problems relating to this filter change. it looked like u were pretty certain about it being the same replacement, but i just want to make sure u still have the same opinion. as well i had a couple questions... this was from my old transmission.i noticed u didnt have it on urs.is this just a magnet it pick up the metal shavings?? is this also a sign of a filter change? i couldnt tell from ur pics. lastly does this look normal? thanks for any help. ~t.s. __________________ legend parts fs: stock springs/shocks, jdm fenders and more!!... http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...ad.php?t=79147 wireless g adapters -- http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...066#post911066 Last edited by tofusensei : 04-09-06 at 01:47 AM.

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