Which brand of transmission filter?

[JTrean]

Hey guys, I'm getting ready to do a trans drain and fill and I'm looking for some opinions on which brand of filters are most popular. I am leaning towards the OE molar filters but would like additional insight from those with experience. I have the 545RFE transmission. I am also considering trying out the Felpro trans pan gasket instead of the rtv. Thanks for the advice.

 

[DannyMK2]

oem filter and no gasket, use the rtv.

 

[JTrean]

oem filter and no gasket, use the rtv.

Any reasons to not try the gasket? I have seen it used successfully instead of rtv. It is just much easier to use a gasket and less chance of a leak in my opinion.

 

[charonblk07]

Use the Mopar filters and use the RTV, you will LESS chance of leaks with a proper RTV seal than you will with any gasket with our trans since the pans have such a small surface face. There are times to use gaskets and times to use RTV, our trans pan is a place where RTV is more reliable with the wide difference in temperatures.

 

[DannyMK2]

Any reasons to not try the gasket? I have seen it used successfully instead of rtv. It is just much easier to use a gasket and less chance of a leak in my opinion.

1) i've seen people try the paper gasket only to have it leak
2) rtv creates a better seal when used correctly
3) thats the way it came from the factory

 

[BlownGP]

I think I used the WIX filter either way not going to make a huge difference.

But yes definitely use RTV. I just used a gasket and it leaked like a ****. I should have known, but wanted to try it. Had to drop it again and use RTV.

Also I would let it sit bolted up without adding any tranny fluid for a while so the RTV can cure.

 

[JTrean]

Roger that, thanks everyone.