So going to change Tranny filter/fluid in my Daughter's 2003 , went to get filter and gasket kit from napa ...but guy says not all the trannys take a filter ?????

never heard that before ..whats up ? he was going on about the build date as to if it needs it .

So whats the scoop guys ? what am I looking for....... or is he just wrong


Thanks

 

No filter for most cars actually, but you can use an inline filter
on the cooler line.

I used a magnefine.
I also used one on the power steering.

 

The only filtration is the magnets on the bottom of the tray.
very very minimal.

 

Interesting so no filter ...just drain and fill

 

Or u can just unbolt the pan and clean it.
Look how much garbage there is floating around in there.

 

Not quite true. There is a "filter" inside the transmission. Actually, it's just a metal screen. You have to drop the pan to get to it. When I dropped the pan on my 2000 SE, the magnets were quite clean (a lot cleaner than Donkeypunch's magnets), so I just cleaned the magnets but did not bother to replace the filter/screen. I had - and still have - the replacement part, but removing and re-installing the bolts (of varied length) that hold the screen in place is a PITA.

 

Ya there's a screen there but don't fool yourself,
that metal screen doesn't filter jack.

Unless you drop idk what, take a guess, in the fill tube all of the particles are
going to be ultra fine metal from the clutches and gears.

Maybe large sized beach sand that got in your ATF bottles or on the funnel?

 

Wonder what the napa guy is saying then ...he did say there was a regular type filter available just depends on your build date

How about this one

http://www.autopartsway.ca/part.cfm?...fqqraqodeo0lpq

and this

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...702_0375457547

 

looks like the same part donkeypuncher posted

 

Nissan told me that the filter doesn't need replacement. Just clean the pan and refill

 

I just replaced the fluid and filter in my 01 yesterday and the filter is the exact same one posted above. I got it from advance auto.

 

ok thanks for the help guys

will drop pan and change it just to be sure