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AT oil filter
Hi all,
My SVX was first reg 06/92 and is UK spec, I cannot see any sign of an upgrade AT oil filter kit on it, these being the first of the SVX's is it true they did a recall and fitted them FOC? As mine is due to go in for it's 90k service I want to challenge Subaru or my local dealer at least, and get one fitted (if needed) and be armed with the facts..... can anyone shed some light please? John ![]() |
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Hi John
I can't help with Subaru recall information. The SVX was never sold here. Maybe some other members will know if there was a recall, and if the auxiliary filter was meant to be fitted free. Phil? Do you know? This following link is from Earthworm's SVXipedia, great site: http://svx-iw.com/svxiw/article/?article=35 [Thanks David] It gives the Subaru info on HOW it should be fitted. Does not mention if it should be done free, or by recall. Hope this helps, Joe ![]()
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Thanks Joe,
My query is formed from an article on the subarusvx web site, www.subarusvx.com/faq/transmission.html ....is it something that was just for the US or a world wide issue ![]() ![]() ![]() John Last edited by blueji; 02-05-2007 at 07:12 AM. |
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A reputable organisation here, (Eastern Transmission Specialists) when they fitted a cooler for me, advised against a filter. Obviously they would have increased their profit by doing so and I accepted their word. They told me that they had repaired many Subaru transmissions which had failed solely due to a blocked filter. What is more they removed filters by way of a safe guard, rather than fitted them. Take it or leave it. ![]()
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That all is interesting advice.
My Plum did not have one. Maybe the secret is in doing a good flush, and making sure the turbolator in the liquid/liquid oil cooler in the rad does not get blocked? Joe
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I know you were close to one of the main dealers in London, and you might be clued up on English recalls. ![]()
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Thanks Guy's
Your comments and time appreciated, I think from the consensus I will leave 'well alone'. I'm not going to tempt fate by saying I've not had any problems yet, I'm sure you can hear what I'm not saying!. ![]() I take it an oil cooler would be the way to go though?, Scotland's no longer the frozen north ![]() thanks, John ![]() |
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I have not been game to raise this issue before, because of the anticipated outburst from the many who insist on a filter. The fitting of a cooler was also discussed with Eastern Transmission and they did not think it necessary, unless I was involved with towing. However they accepted that it could be a good belt and braces mod. They say that many Taxi cabs of all makes, involved in city stop start stuff, have taken to this. They neatly fitted a flat cooler, adjacent to the radiator and it is invisible. On their advice the original is no longer in circuit. That happened six odd years ago. ![]() Cheers, Trevor. ![]()
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