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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Trans Filter change

I just changed my external trans filter at 5,000 Mi. and it was black. I figured It was a cheap way to get rid of the break-in contaminants. If you decide to do it use an impact wrench 22 mm socket, because that sucker is tight. I tried using just a wrench and the filter bracket stated to bend. When I had my Duramax chevy the rep suggested changing that filter at 5,000 Mi, so I figured I would do my Torque shift. The filter was cheap through www.filter1.com
 
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 07:57 PM
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Good stuff...thanks for the info...How much was the filter
 
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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I think the filter was only about $8.00

I had to add about a 1/2 qt. of SP fluid after changing the filter.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 01:25 AM
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Mercon SP

Dslbrnr, Did you get the Mercon SP from the stealer or where? Thanks
 
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dslbrnr
I think the filter was only about $8.00

I had to add about a 1/2 qt. of SP fluid after changing the filter.
Yeah, you'll pay more for a quart of Mercon SP then you will for that little roll of toilet paper filter...........
 
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 07:41 AM
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Does the dealer sell the Mercon SP?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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www.filter1.com
Here are their prices for wix filters
Fuel Filter 33599 $39.00
Oil Filter 57314 $11.58
Trans Filter 57702 $ 8.87
If you buy 6 filters at a time for more than $35.00 they will ship for free.
These are some good prices
Thanks, dslbrnr
 
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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I purchased the SP from the dealer. I think that is the only place you can buy it. The price was about $4.50 a Qt.

When you install the new filter, push the the spring onto the bottom of the element and then push it onto the top mount. The filter will stay in place, which allows you to screw on the cover/housing. They give you a new O-ring with the filter.
 
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