Stay away from pro-king tranny filters!

ramlebliberty · **Posted:** Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:50 pm

Libby was at 30k so I decided to change the fluid & filter, ordered a filter from advance and got some atf-4, changed the fluid took the old filter out... took about an hour plus change. Had to grind down the tranny pan and coat it because of rust also.

however after I finished installing I noticed some play in 1st & 2nd gear... it went away though so i thought "no big deal"

next morning on the way to work, the tranny started slipping like crazy in first and second gear, however once it warmed up for a while it stopped. Talked to a guy who worked at the jeep dealership & he said it the cheap pro king filter causing it. So now i get to go to jeep & buy a 42rle filter from them $arm & leg$ and all new atf-4 $30, and spend my new years day ripping the tranny pan off again. yaaaaaay

moral of the story... dont buy cheap $hi$!!!

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:21 pm

I wouldn't buy major replacement parts (like transmission parts, brakes, suspension, etc...) from Advance or AutoZone. I only buy oil (and Purolator filters), fluids, wiper blades, car shampoo, etc... Better off getting from NAPA or the dealer.

Now you just wasted your time and 4-5 qts of ATF and possibly your transmission. Lesson learned, I guess. Replace the fluid/filter asap and don't drive it anymore.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Dec 31, 2008 6:30 pm

How many times do we have to say......

Bure Aghali

Cheap is expensive

Go to Advance is for pine tree air freshners

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:22 pm

I only use OEM trans filters,cost about $30 for the kit for the 45RFE,but that's both filters and a tube of MOPAR black sealant.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:58 am

Did you make sure to put the new seal on the new filter? Surprises me more people dont miss that part, its easy to do..

MiniDevil · **Posted:** Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:12 am

You get what you pay for. If you keep taking the cheap way out, you are going to be the guinea pig at some point. I've had that happen to me numerous times, unfortunately. :oops:

ramlebliberty · **Posted:** Thu Jan 01, 2009 11:58 am

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Did you make sure to put the new seal on the new filter? Surprises me more people dont miss that part, its easy to do..

yes i did

lol.. i think its just a garbage filter, going to the dealer tomorrow to get a new filter, and pcv valve.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:00 pm

ramlebliberty wrote:

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Did you make sure to put the new seal on the new filter? Surprises me more people dont miss that part, its easy to do..

yes i did

lol.. i think its just a garbage filter, going to the dealer tomorrow to get a new filter, and pcv valve.

You can get a quality PCV valve a Napa for like $5.

ramlebliberty · **Posted:** Thu Jan 01, 2009 12:42 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

ramlebliberty wrote:

Jeepjeepster wrote:

Did you make sure to put the new seal on the new filter? Surprises me more people dont miss that part, its easy to do..

yes i did

lol.. i think its just a garbage filter, going to the dealer tomorrow to get a new filter, and pcv valve.

You can get a quality PCV valve a Napa for like $5.

this is known. but why make an extra trip? If i'm already at the dealer I might as well. ~~ Maybe I can talk them into dropping a 45rfe in... I am still under warranty lol **wakes up**

Stay away from pro-king tranny filters!

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