bornpeace

Does anybody ever use this kit http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...S_752845989___ OEM filter is $42 but i am not sure if it comes with the gasket. My mechanic told me not to use the RTV or the toyota one (i dont know its name). What are you guys advice

91LS400vgb

That one should work fine. Keep in mind that the transmission filter is really a metal screen and they are usually good for at least 100k miles.

Bradster

Can the OEM transmission oil screen (filter) be cleaned and reused?

PureDrifter

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yes provided there arent any big holes in it.

Rollaboy

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Big holes? It should be just a oil strainer and not like a normal oil filter.

I wnat to change all my trans oil and filter next year but they filter is very expensive so i was also wondering if its possible to rinse the strainer. Couldt find much info or pictures on this.

JAndersson

Had my transmission fluid changed at Lexus for some months ago and the mechanic also cleaned the transmission filter. At first I also was going to replace the filter but it was expensive so the service technician recommended to just clean the filter instead.

So yes, it should be possible to just clean the filter. How you actually clean the filter I can't say (one of the reason why I let Lexus do it). But I guess you can use brake cleaning fluid or similar to get it clean, something that don't leave residues. Anyway, here is a good tutorial about changing the transmission fluid and filter, maybe that can hep a little:
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/trans...anschange.html

PureDrifter

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its a metal screen/mesh that with time can get big holes punched through it from bits of transmission (if abused). should be replaced at this point. most of the time they're just gunked/gummed up and can be cleaned and reused.

Rollaboy

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Ok would it be the best way to clean it with brake cleaner or something and for the pictures i have found it looks like its hard to actually see inside the filter for dirt? how am i sure to get it all cleaned up?

PureDrifter

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its been a while but i recall tearing the actual filter assy. apart and cleaning the screen on my friend's supra, uses the same trans as the first gen LS. might be off.

replacing it is probably not a bad idea if its totally sealed oon the 1LS.

Rollaboy

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The filter is just not a cheap investment. I got rather surpriced when i ask for the price. so thats why i waited and said to myself hmmm maybe i should just clean it. The oil looks pretty clean, but next year i will flush and change all the trans oil and clean the filter.

its just bad luck if you see the filter is very dirty and then have to go buy the filter and wait for a week to get it changed.

Bradster

Just to finish the issue...I wound up buying a filter and gasket kit from Advance Auto for $15..The old OEM filter looked pretty good and i have it soaking in gasoline right now for future use...Fluid was still red but on the boderline of brown...pan had a light coating of sludge as did the 4 magnets but no shavings could be noticed...added approx 2 qts of T-4 and i guess i'll run the car for a while drop the pan and put in another 2 qts and repeat 1 more time and all should be good

Rollaboy

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Good to hear bradster. Its funny, when i asked for a gasket at Lexus, he said that they dont make that. I should use whats it called in english, "gasket in a tube". In Denmark we call it "floating gasket".

But nice you didnt have any shavings on the magnets etc. Sounds like a good idea to put the filter in a gasoline bath. I'll might do that too. Will you then put the oem filter back on?

Bradster

I should have been more clear...Since the gasket alone at an auto parts store (non OEM) was over $8 i decided to purchase the "kit" (non OEM) which included a filter with the gasket for $15 which i then installed...The old OEM filter cleaned up nice and i'll give it a blast with compressed air and put it to use sometime in the future.