Anyone using MAGNAFINE Transmission Filters?

[BamaDrewski]

In a post earlier this week, I saw someone mention the "magnafine" transmission filter. I thought it was an extra ounce of prevention so I ordered an authentic, Australian made (3/8th's tube size) for my 2000 T4R LTD 4WD.

So does anyone use these filters and what has been your experience with them? Do you they they perform as they say? Thanks for any input!

 

[cashmoney]

Anyone ever tried searching before?

 

[Jhelms]

Yes, in all auto transmission cars with a return line / external cooler Have them in both 4runners just to note.

 

[bsdoig]

I added one during my external cooler install. It's between the cooler output and transmission input

 

[BamaDrewski]

Anyone ever tried searching before?

After reading this post (above) I debated as to whether or not I would respond. As I have decided to, I have to say this. I can't really interpret if your post was some kind of "hey you are a dumba$$" comment or if you were actually serious.

I DID try searching before I posted this. However, I think a "live time feedback" in answer to a question is always better than trolling threads that might be years old or antique. I was looking for up-to-date feedback and experiences on the Magnafine filter. Now, if this somehow "tripped your switch" and your response is actually "smarta$$" in nature, then that is your problem....not mine.

The great thing about this forum is that we can all learn and benefit from other members' experiences. Maybe you feel (in the sole event you were trying to be a total-ahole) we should just run a google search and ignore the experience and expertise of the members on this forum, then maybe you should drop out and use "google" as your research tool of choice. If you were not being a "smarta$$" and genuine in your post, then forgive me. Otherwise, I am going to keep on consulting the membership of this forum for their expertise, experiences, feedback and ideas.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Chill BD. Drink some Ceratec and roll with the Tide.

I have used one with great success except for leaks occurring at both ends of the filter after three years. So I instead opted to use a remote spin on filter with a magnet attached to the outside of the filter. I like this set up better, it increases the amount of ATF in the system for one. But since you like to change things up quite often buy one and install it.

What the Magnefine looks like:

 

[cashmoney]

After reading this post (above) I debated as to whether or not I would respond. As I have decided to, I have to say this. I can't really interpret if your post was some kind of "hey you are a dumba$$" comment or if you were actually serious.

I DID try searching before I posted this. However, I think a "live time feedback" in answer to a question is always better than trolling threads that might be years old or antique. I was looking for up-to-date feedback and experiences on the Magnafine filter. Now, if this somehow "tripped your switch" and your response is actually "smarta$$" in nature, then that is your problem....not mine.

The great thing about this forum is that we can all learn and benefit from other members' experiences. Maybe you feel (in the sole event you were trying to be a total-ahole) we should just run a google search and ignore the experience and expertise of the members on this forum, then maybe you should drop out and use "google" as your research tool of choice. If you were not being a "smarta$$" and genuine in your post, then forgive me. Otherwise, I am going to keep on consulting the membership of this forum for their expertise, experiences, feedback and ideas.

It's a safe assumption that 99% of my posts are smartass. I run a magnefine filter myself. Why? Because I like to believe that engineers with multi million dollar budgets that design these systems don't know how to design a proper filtering system.

That's a joke. I was actually drunk reading posts one night and bought one. Now I've added yet one more maintenance item and one more point of failure in a system that's used in almost literally every vehicle on the road because the internetz likes to second guess and over complicate.

 

[RussToy]

One would like to ask...why car makers don't put a changeable oil filter on transmissions? It would seem almost necessary with all the clutch debris...and just the fact how clean the oil needs to be for it to flow through all the small holes. If one of those holes gets clogged with debris...the trans will cease to work. The only OEM trans that has a screw on filter that I'm aware of is Allison transmissions in Chevy trucks

I just purchased a filter unit to install on mine T4R. It uses a screw on filter...the hardest thing is finding a good location for it??

Thanks

- Russel

Edit: wow...4.5 years on here and just hit my 700th post. Good or bad...it's been lots of FUN!!

 

[LittleCaesar]

I have placed mine behind the right front headlight. I have my external filter receiving all the crap right from the tranny before it goes through the cooler. I even threw a magnet on the outside to help.

The external filter opened the other month:

 

[BamaDrewski]

I have placed mine behind the right front headlight. I have my external filter receiving all the crap right from the tranny before it goes through the cooler. I even threw a magnet on the outside to help.

The external filter opened the other month:

LittleCaesar: Any way you could post a photo of how you mounted your auxilliary transmission filter and where it is located? Be sure to post your pic with a bottle of Ceratec in the background....LOL

 

[jgue467]

One would like to ask...why car makers don't put a changeable oil filter on transmissions? ...

I'd say for two reasons, most important is cost reduction and second is they feel they've engineered it for a "long enough" life as is with the magnetic they put in the pan. They expect us to throw things away and just go buy another New vehicle from them. Wish i could....but i don't like monthly car payments - haha.

I too have used magnefine filters for about 120,000 miles now. All is still good! :cowboy:

 

[cashmoney]

One would like to ask...why car makers don't put a changeable oil filter on transmissions? It would seem almost necessary with all the clutch debris...and just the fact how clean the oil needs to be for it to flow through all the small holes. If one of those holes gets clogged with debris...the trans will cease to work. The only OEM trans that has a screw on filter that I'm aware of is Allison transmissions in Chevy trucks

I just purchased a filter unit to install on mine T4R. It uses a screw on filter...the hardest thing is finding a good location for it??

Thanks

- Russel

Edit: wow...4.5 years on here and just hit my 700th post. Good or bad...it's been lots of FUN!!

It's a very proven fact that the filter inside the trans along with regular servicing is more than enough to allow transmissions to survive long lives. It's even proven on here that Toyota puts a strainer and not even a filter on and people are going 200k+ with no issues. My own transmission has gone at least 225k miles with NO FLUID CHANGES and it still doesn't slip.

As for throw away vehicles, the majority of folks will sell their vehicles before a 100k miles. Only a minority of folks will keep their vehicles over a 100k and even less over 200k. If I'm a company in the business of making money I'm going to build stuff for the majority of folks. Repeat business is good for business. Lifetime products aren't. Plus there's also the income from service.

 

[BamaDrewski]

I'd say for two reasons, most important is cost reduction and second is they feel they've engineered it for a "long enough" life as is with the magnetic they put in the pan. They expect us to throw things away and just go buy another New vehicle from them. Wish i could....but i don't like monthly car payments - haha.

I too have used magnefine filters for about 120,000 miles now. All is still good! :cowboy:

I couldn't agree more! I read somewhere that product engineers have reached the point where they "design in" failure for parts so that the consumer has to go out and buy a replacement. My folks still have small kitchen appliances made in the USA in the 1950's and they STILL WORK. Our rigs, being built in Japan, don't seem to have this designed in failure. I still have the same the original fuel pump, engine and transmission and the only significant parts I have had to replace were the alternator, starter and battery. (Of course replacing normal wear and tear items like brakes, oil, plugs and filters is to be expected) The starter could have been rebuilt but I figured after 260K+ miles, why not give her a brand new starter. (I am rebuilding the old starter as a backup!)

 

[BamaDrewski]

It's a very proven fact that the filter inside the trans along with regular servicing is more than enough to allow transmissions to survive long lives. It's even proven on here that Toyota puts a strainer and not even a filter on and people are going 200k+ with no issues. My own transmission has gone at least 225k miles with NO FLUID CHANGES and it still doesn't slip.

As for throw away vehicles, the majority of folks will sell their vehicles before a 100k miles. Only a minority of folks will keep their vehicles over a 100k and even less over 200k. If I'm a company in the business of making money I'm going to build stuff for the majority of folks. Repeat business is good for business. Lifetime products aren't. Plus there's also the income from service.

I look at it this way: if I can have something that is well made, reliable and long-lasting, I will definitely keep buying that product. It might not be with the frequency the manufacturer would want but "brand loyalty" should be worth something. When I built my house, I used brick, a galvanized metal roof and vinyl soffits. This equals virtually ZERO maintenance. Now, I get to sit around and listen to my buddies and their wives complain about their $15K exterior paint job every 6-8 years while I just sit there and smile

 

[LittleCaesar]

OK, I will snap a pic or two and then post them. No gratuitous shots of Ceratec but something from Liquid Moly will be.

 

[3bears]

currently running on my T4R and a Volvo
the Volvo has no serviceable filter so it was a needed item

after dropping the pan and cleaning my T4R and seeing it just had a screen, I figured why not put in a magnafine...inline to my cooler

 

[RussToy]

LittleCaesar: Any way you could post a photo of how you mounted your auxilliary transmission filter and where it is located? Be sure to post your pic with a bottle of Ceratec in the background....LOL

X2 on the picture....and anyone else who might have mounted a filter...picture would be appreciated!!

I guess it true...we live in a throw-a-way society. Sad...but true!! However, I also understand they need repeat business to make money...stay in business. Seems they could do that with the guys that has to have the latest and greatest model out. I'm Like [MENTION=75316]jgue467[/MENTION]...I have better things to do with $700 a month besides make a car payment with it!