John-Charleston Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Having gotten top notch advice from you guys on the head gasket/fluid change questions I had earlier: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=81489 I'm finally getting around to changing out the trans fluid. I read many threads on the subject and I went out and bought one of the recommended screw on filters; the Wix 51365. Only later I noticed that it says "oil filter" on the box. Well I'd read in this thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=81632&highlight=wix+filter that I shouldn't use an oil filter on the trans but only a specific trans fluid filter. Can I get clarification on this? Is this filter OK? Am I doing too much reading? Also, the local advance auto parts had only their own brand of ATF for $8/gal or Castrol brand for $15/gal. Think the store brand is OK? I figure I'll need about 6 gal to do a 3x flush. Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I've previously given my opinion on this topic, but here is some discussion of various related issues: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/archive/index.php?t-1334.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-Charleston Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Thanks, While I don't understand everything discussed in that thread, I get the idea that the Wix 51365 is an acceptable choice. I'll probably get to this job tomorrow. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB99W Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Just so we're clear on this, I personally suggest sticking with the OEM filter, even given the ridiculously high price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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