Transmission Filter change? (1 Viewer)

[cybrstar]

So yes it’s a metal mesh filter and doesn’t really need to be changed. Model I’m dealing with is a A442f. Took it off to replace the solenoids. Looking at the filter it still looks good and doesn’t look like there is any gunk on it and am thinking about reusing it. But if it’s an original it’s over 27 years old. Should you really replace them because of age?

 

[Nikofzj80]

Have the same dilema right now. Looking for part number in the filter and gasket. Any help?

 

[cybrstar]

I just ordered one from Napa. Make sure you get the one that looks like the bottom one, except I took off the cork gasket

I ordered the top one from amazon and they said it was for the a442f but has an extra opening.
Wit this said, I am replacing the filter because when I felt the cork gasket it was hard as a rock and might as well replace it because of that. The mesh looks brand new still.

 

[Rifleman]

cybrstar, Below is a thread that i think you might find helpful when it comes to installing a real filter for your transmission.

Transmission oil analysis and particle counts

Great thread @Kernal I probably ought to do mine soon. Never dropped the pan, and approaching 270,000ish. Fluid is clean as a whistle. I almost don’t want to mess with it. Ha!

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