blwnsmke

Whats the best trans filter to run? Also fluid besides amsoil?

Hounddog

One that fits! Factory or I guess NAPA or such.ever read any test on trany filters. Any fliud that meets ATF+4 requirements.Lots out there.Seems to be personal preferance.I run Amsoil in everthing.

coparam4x4

On my second napa gold filter and pan change w/valvoline atf+4. Not sure if that's the "best" but it works for me. Only cost me $40 to change it. Also did a band adjustment while I was in there. I was told that's one of the most important things to do with a stock 48re.

dogcamo

How difficult is it to do a band adjustment? Can you post some directions?

Hounddog

Use the SEARCH function.The how to is in here.

annabelle

Filters, even Mopar, are outsoursed. All are about the same. Leave your bands alone.

coparam4x4

Please do explain!!

blwnsmke

so anything atf+4 that is synthetic right?

booman70

Yes just get atf+4 some people say dont adjust the bands unless its slippin I did mine just because the maint. schedule said to doesnt hurt anything

coparam4x4

I'm trying to figure out the reasons why people say not to adjust the bands when the service manual states you should every 30k. Why wait till it's slipping? To me that seems like it would be too late.

booman70

I think because if you dont back them off properly you could cause premature wear.

Hounddog

If you don't know what your doing you can tear things up.Read about ban adjust and you be your own guide.ATF+4 is made eaither a semi synthetic or a full synthetic.

coparam4x4

Yea and not adding enough oil to the motor after you change it could result in a blown motor. That doesn't mean you should never change your oil. I just dont get it.

annabelle

Leave the band adjustment to the experts.

coparam4x4

Well, i'm no expert but it wasn't that hard. Besides I wouldn't trust the "experts" to do it right anyway.