Transmission Fluid and Filter Change

[gkoyle]

Just bought an '05 XE CC with about 54 k miles.

I don't know when the transmission fluid has been changed, so I'm thinking that if the fluid looks pretty clean then I'll leave it in, but if it looks dirty then I'll change the fluid and the filter. So far NO issues with the transmission shifting or slipping. Am I thinking correctly?

I've read that the transmission filter is a mesh screen, so is it worth replacing or should I just try to change the transmission fluid? I was thinking of going with the Amsoil ATF.

ALSO, I am thinking of going to synthetic motor oil and wondered: if I used the Amsoil synthetic Absolute Efficiency filter (amsoil.com/storefront/eao.aspx), but still changed the oil every 7,500 miles if I could not change the filter because the filter is recommended for 25,000 miles (just change the oil). I've never not changed the filter when I changed the oil, so thought I'd get recommendations based on experience with the Amsoil filters.

Thanks!

[anthonyflick]

the rule is that if the fluid is dirty or burnt smelling, not to change it due to the fact that when the fluid gets burnt or real dirty, it becomes gummy and when you change it, the new fluid is too slick and the trans has gummy deposits on the metal surfaces that somehow like the old fluid. if the fluid is not burnt smelling then it's ok to change it. numerous people i know and have been told horror stories of changing burnt smelling trans fluid and then trans slips almost instantlly.

[gkoyle]

Thanks, I'll check for the condition of the fluid before I start changing it.

I've read that the transmission filter is a mesh screen, so is it worth replacing or should I just try to change the transmission fluid? I was thinking of going with the Amsoil ATF.

ALSO, I am thinking of going to synthetic motor oil and wondered: if I used the Amsoil synthetic Absolute Efficiency filter (amsoil.com/storefront/eao.aspx), but still changed the oil every 7,500 miles if I could not change the filter because the filter is recommended for 25,000 miles (just change the oil). I've never not changed the filter when I changed the oil, so thought I'd get recommendations based on experience with the Amsoil filters.

[anthonyflick]

i would definatlly change the filter if your gonna change fluid. for one, a clogged filter is prob one of the main causes of trans failure. and just to see how much sludge and metal shavings are in pan. if alot of sludge or alot of metal shavings, be prepared for a rebuild.

[baseballfanz]

There is no filter in the Titan, yes there's a mesh screen that can be clean if necessary.

[HRTKD]

Originally Posted by gkoyle

ALSO, I am thinking of going to synthetic motor oil and wondered: if I used the Amsoil synthetic Absolute Efficiency filter (amsoil.com/storefront/eao.aspx), but still changed the oil every 7,500 miles if I could not change the filter because the filter is recommended for 25,000 miles (just change the oil). I've never not changed the filter when I changed the oil, so thought I'd get recommendations based on experience with the Amsoil filters.Thanks!

I run AMSoil EA filter and engine oil. I change both once a year at the same time. I don't put enough miles on my Titan to reach the mileage limit of the oil or the filter.

The way I figure, if you're changing the oil you might as well change the filter.

[37L1]

There is no filter.

So what are you going to change?

Clean the screen if necessary, that's all folks!!!!

[HRTKD]

Originally Posted by 37L1

There is no filter.

So what are you going to change?

He was also asking about engine oil/filter.

[37L1]

Gotcha.. . . . . .

[Hawaiianbasshead]

hm, is it easy to access the screen? I'd like to check mine

[baseballfanz]

Originally Posted by Hawaiianbasshead

hm, is it easy to access the screen? I'd like to check mine

You need to drop the pan.

[Hawaiianbasshead]

yeah, that don't sound like any kinda fun