Thread: FYI: Filters not fitting properly

How's it going guys, for those of you doing your own transmission service...here's a tip to watch for.

I've noticed lately that filters aren't fitting properly when doing a trans service. I've swapped/serviced 6 transmissions in the last month, first one I got the filter from Advance Auto (Proking kit). Pan didn't want to sit in place, it was pushed down by the filter. Odd. I inspected to find the metal tab on the filter was touching the bolt on the accumulator. Weird, I trimmed it with cutters and no worries. Must have been crappy China filter, grumble grumble. Picked up a bunch of filters from the local trans supply house ($3/each why not?). So far I've noticed the same issue with nearly every single one that I've installed.

I'm thinking there was a change to something in the production process.

If you see the edge of the metal hitting... trim it.

Thanks for the heads up Bill. I'll be doing a pan drop in a few months.

I noticed that with the last one I got from pep boys except it seemed like the the tube for the filter was just to big to press with the locking. I had to sand it down a hair to get it in. Fwiw I've never had a issue with O'Reilly auto power tourqe brand

Something has be betting that they are all the same maker.

The last WIX filter from napa I used didnt have this issue.

You might be better to your car than I am.