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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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I've got an 04 CC that I'm bringing into the dealer tommorrow for a transmission flush. Should I have them change out the external filter when doing the service? Also, how easy is it to do myself? I've seen pics of where it sits, just don't know if I have to disconnect return lines, etc when changing the filter. Thanks
 
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 10:21 AM
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Question Trans Filter

The only trans filter that I know about is inside the pan.


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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Which tranny do you have?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Raptor1
I've got an 04 CC that I'm bringing into the dealer tommorrow for a transmission flush. Should I have them change out the external filter when doing the service? Also, how easy is it to do myself? I've seen pics of where it sits, just don't know if I have to disconnect return lines, etc when changing the filter. Thanks
--suggest changing the internal filter(if ya have external you some kinda fancy mod)along with the flush,,$$ a little more
 
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:55 AM
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--(if ya have external you some kinda fancy mod)
If he has the Torqueshift, they come stock with an external in-line filter. Bear Hunter did a great write-up on Flushing the Torqueshift.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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Sorry, yes it has the torqueshift which has that external filter. I read that article, but couldn't tell if you can take it off without disconnecting return lines or something else.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 05:58 PM
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The filter housing unscrews without removing the lines. It's a 1 minute job to change. I'd have it done.
 
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No matter what, whenever you have your trans fluid flushed, you should always have the filter changed. It may cost a little extra but it'll save you a new transmission in the long run.
 
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