Avoid replacing transmission filter, avoid costly transmission repairs, transmission maintenance

Transmissions fail not because of the filter, but because of this .....
Watch my video till the end to learn more.

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[victor]

Straight to the point! Correct information without repeating internet myths. I am a chemist and an amateur mechanic and i must say it is rare to see someone give away the right information.

[jimmypage]

I’ve been a mobile mechanic for 10 years never broke a bolt or seen one stripped or anything on trans. But YES change fluid every 40ish thousand miles. There is no such thing as lifetime fluid that is b.s.

[jamesheinson]

Ive got a 2010 lexus es 350 with 120000 miles and i have no clue if the trans fluid has ever been changed. These videos are giving my the confidence to change it myself. Great stuff

[geoki]

Awesome! Thank you for clarifying the differences. My old mechanic told me once before he retired...you don’t need to change the trans filter unless there is a problem (dirty and burn odor fluid) as long as you change the trans fluid regularly (drain/fill)

[Atouk]

104, 000 miles on the original filter in my 2019 silverado. Just today, September 9th 2023, I popped out the filter just to make sure it's not cracked. Popped it back in, topped off the 5 gts I drained with fresh fluid. I don't even need to move the heat shield to get at the fill plug anymore. I get in there with bent pliers and pop it out, insert some tuning into the hole, and fill from the engine compartment with a funnel into the tubing. Works great.

[coreycorbeil]

Excellent video. I have an 08 Acura TL with 350k and the original transmission. I do a drain/fill with every other engine oil/filter change or about every 10k miles. No filter. Still shifts like new.

[planb]

I took my Honda CRZ to a mechanic for transmission oil change after a while my transmission was slipping when u press the excelerator it would take off after 1 or 2 seconds after And i found out he did not put the correct CVTF oil in it as it is expensive but the only one that is recommended for my car.This time after learning from your video's i changed it myself with the correct oil and now it runs great.And this vid is a good example of how we can do a lot more damage than good when changing transmission filters.

[mkl]

Great information, the average person would never know any of this and just assume it needs to be changed. Well done and I 100% agree.

[jamesdean]

Good video, I choose to change the filter when doing a transmission service. There is also magnetics in the pan that catches fine particles, this also need to be cleaned. Breaking pan bolts is usually done because owners fail to torque them to specifications. Many times over torquing them. These bolts don’t require anymore than about 10 ft pounds.

[timgiles]

I own a 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 liter with 327, 000 miles and I only change the fluid. I use Valvoline MAXLIFE Full synthetic ATF and never have changed the filter because you have to drop the trans valve body to get to one nut on one bolt. Just asking for more problems. You will never "Fill Up" a trans filter!!! I just changed the trans pan because it was rusted thru and leaking, replaced pan and cleaned and replaced the magnets on the new pan.
I change fluid every 40, 000 miles and my car runs and drives like a new one. MAINTAINANCE
Great video :)

[fishertech]

i did one drain and fill when i got my 06 matrix in the summer, since then everyone in the fb matrix group keeps suggesting me to change the filter but it's just a mesh screen like in your video. I will just pass and drain and fill again instead

[hfarms]

Thank you. I was thinking of changing the trans filter like I did years ago. I will just do a drain and fill.

[nickp]

Finally an in depth video explaining what is actually going on inside your transmission..👍

[gregorywells]

Hello, I’ve been doing a drain and refill on my 2003 Camry 2.4L with 400.000 miles since new with no problems.

[cisco]

I trust you just by listening to your accent. Gives me peace of mind to just drain and fill 😊. Thank you for your video

[teagreen]

On GM 6L80 or 90 transmissions with the incorrect software program for TCC lockup you should definitely change the trans filter when having the transmission serviced because it will be starting to clog with friction material even after just 30k miles. Also make sure to have a competent transmission repair place reprogram the lockup settings so that the TCC is actually locking instead of just partially locking, which is the reason for the friction material to prematurely be destroyed and clogging the transmission filter. Great video, I wish there was an easier way to catalog all this important information other than random videos online.😊

[hootinouts]

Very good in depth lesson on transmission filters. I agree in what their function is in that they would prevent collateral damage if metal shavings or other large particle were to become free and otherwise get sucked up into the valve bodies, clutches, servos, etc.

[EmuTermX]

I bought a 2008 Nissan Altima. I wanted to change the cvt fluid since it had 151, 000 kilometres and who knows if it was ever changed. So I went ahead and bought Amsoil cvt fluid and did a drain and fill. The transmission mechanic even cleaned the filter and bottom of the pan for me. Unfortunately the old fluid was black and did not seem to be changed at all. I’m currently at 185, 000km with no issues. I’ll be doing another drain and fill when I hit 200, 000km. I would recommend Amsoil fluid for everything in your vehicle, it’s really good stuff.

I should add that I took the car to a Nissan stealership for a cvt diagnostic before the drain and fill. They told me it would fail at 160, 000 and I should get it replaced before then for $5000 CAD. Even though I’ve never had any issues with my car, and still don’t after the drain and fill.

[stevendeitrich]

Thank You for vidio . I just changed my filter & fluid on Rav 4 at 46, 000 miles . First time done . I was going to cut open filter but didn't . Regardless of what they say, I always remove pan & clean pan & magnets ! ! That is where the most nasty stuff is !! It's impossible to totally drain 2018 Rav 4 without removing pan . Drain bolt leaves at least a quart of dirty fluid in pan . That's redicilus . Replacing filter first time is good idea after break in .

[geeder]

Very good explanation -- I'll probably send my filter kit back (72K & no problems) -- since I have a drain plug.