My greatest SVX discovery
 

So the other day I had the front of my car jacked up to remove a piece of scuff plastic at the bottom of the front bumper. In the process of removing the plastic, I notice this filter hanging from hoses near the raidator. I thought that my tranny was bone stock with no add-ons to prolong the life of the tranny, but this little filter made my day. Most people have the placement where you can easily see it looking down the gap between engine and battery, but mine is pretty well underneath and in the middle.

I was just ecstatic by this little discovery, and can rest a little easier at nights now. lol

Keith

That's awesome Keith. Did you install an after-market tranny cooler or did the previous owner put one on as well?

-Chike

I am glad to hear you are sleeping better at night! ;) :) It is always nice to find something you didn't know you had. :)

I wouldn't say "Always".;)

The filter was an afterthought by SOA after trannies kept dying. It was a recall, and just about all 92s should have had it done. However, I don't know if a 12 year old filter is doing any real "good". The filter costs about $40 from Subaru...but the Legacy campaign kit (which includes the same filter+a bracket and hoses) costs about $15. ;)

Do you know the part number of the legacy kit? I have been meaning to change that filter...

31099AA091 it's $9.53+s/h on subaruparts.com

Re: My greatest SVX discovery
 

"Hanging from hoses... underneath and in the middle..."

This is not the "campaign" filter.


dcb

I agree with you. But believe it or not Subaru transmission filters are supposed to be lifetime filters. There is no recommended replacement interval for them, and the only mention of using a new filter from Subaru is when the transmission is replaced. We have lots of customers who do change them on a regular basis, and it's a good idea, but it's not necessary.




Dave

Re: Re: My greatest SVX discovery
 

Missed that part...