What is the impact of clogged car transmission filter?
Clogged filters in automotive gearboxes can cause a range of problems, including performance degradation, difficulty shifting gears, component wear and abnormal noise.
The primary responsibility of the transmission oil filter is to filter out contaminants and impurity particles in the oil. When the oil filter is blocked, transmission oil cannot be effectively filtered, causes the oil to become dirty quickly, further affects the performance attenuation of transmission oil. In this case, may fail to shift and may not even be able to shift. In addition, oil filter blockage will not make the shifting parts of sufficient driving oil pressure, resulting in difficult shifting action. Due to the poor permeability, the internal mechanism of gearbox may have insufficient lubrication, , which will lead to component wear, and abnormal noise during operation.
When the transmission oil is dirty, filter screen may be blocked, can not filter impurities in the oil normally, thus affecting the smooth shift of the transmission. At the same time, oil circuit plate valve solenoid valve column may be stuck, resulting in the valve body can not work normally, thus affecting the gear shift effect of the gearbox. clogged transmission tubing can also prevent oil flow and can cause damage to the transmission. Therefore, in order to ensure the normal operation of the transmission, is recommended to change the transmission oil regularly.
As the weather gets colder, upshift slows down, downshift and other faults begin to increase again, this is usually related to the increase in transmission oil viscosity, may be a sign of clogged and damaged transmission filter. transmission oil plays the role of power transmission and cooling, with the extension of the driving distance, transmission friction plate and other parts will wear, powder particles.
In summary, transmission screen blockage will have a serious impact on the performance and safety of the car , so timely inspection and maintenance of the transmission system is very important.
Does the gearbox filter need to be changed?
The gearbox filter needs to be replaced. transmission filter screen, is also known as the transmission filter element, is installed in the gearbox inside a filter device, its main function is to filter the oil and dirt in the gearbox, so as to protect the gearbox from damage. During the use of the gearbox, the friction between the internal metal parts will produce fine debris, at the same time, the transmission oil will also have oil stains, these impurities are easy to be blocked and filtered by the transmission filter. , however, as time goes by, more and more impurities will accumulate in the gearbox filter screen, will cause blockage and will affect the filtering effect. If these impurities are attached to other parts of the gearbox, will increase the wear of the gearbox and reduce its service life.
Therefore, transmission screen replacement is necessary. It is generally recommended to replace the transmission filter with the transmission oil replacement, the replacement cycle is usually every two years or about 40,000-60,000 kilometers. by doing so, it can ensure the internal cleaning of the gearbox, to avoid the gearbox failure caused by the blockage of the filter screen, to protect the normal operation of the gearbox and extend its service life. It should be noted that the filter replacement time should be consistent with the transmission oil replacement cycle, to ensure the good maintenance of the transmission system.
The location of the gearbox filter varies from model to model, but can usually be installed in the following locations:
Inside the gearbox: the filter screen of the gearbox is usually located inside the gearbox, need to disassemble the gearbox to see.
Transmission bottom: automatic transmission filter screen is sometimes installed on the bottom of the transmission, for filtering larger particles in the transmission oil. this filter screen is generally composed of high-density stainless steel mesh and sponge, filtration accuracy is not high, is not easy to clog, so there is no need to replace each maintenance.
In front of the tank at the bottom of the body: the filter element is sometimes installed in front of the tank at the bottom of the body, both ends are fixed with disposable clips.
The position of the engine compartment near the battery: The automatic transmission filter element is sometimes located in the engine compartment near the battery. transmission filter element is to filter impurities in transmission oil, generally do not need to be replaced, only need to regularly maintain the transmission and replace the transmission oil can be.
After removing the oil pan: For some models, , such as the transmission filter screen of Buick Lacrosse and New Regal, needs to be removed to replace the oil pan. This involves more in-depth repair work, usually needs to be carried out in a professional maintenance environment.
In summary, the specific location of gearbox filter screen depends on the model and design. may be located inside the gearbox, at the bottom of the gearbox, in front of the fuel tank at the bottom of the body, near the battery at the engine compartment, or it can be seen after the oil pan is removed. Replacement cycle and replacement method also vary by vehicle model, it is recommended to refer to the vehicle's manual or consult a professional maintenance personnel for accurate information.
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