Mdarius Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 In case this isn't already common knowledge, the dealership informed me today that lube shops often mistake the transmission filter for the oil filter. The oil filter fits, and they put the $4 oil filter on instead of the $40 transmission filter. In my case they crimped the filter housing, resulting in a hole, that drained my transmission. The car didn't start complaining until late in the game, still waiting to see what kind of damage was done. Just a heads up if you don't do your own LOF changes. Is it REALLY cheaper or the same cost to take it down the street to Jiffy Lube? My $350 and counting says no. (2005 Legacy) Codes: P0700 and P1709 Symptoms: Slow to shift in to gear, shifting like your riding the clutch, but it's an automatic, dies when coming to a stop sometimes, I assume it didn't shift out of 2nd. Hope this helps someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Man, they have to work very hard to mess that up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdarius Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 I just took it in for an oil change. ''Looks like an oil filter. Fits like an oil filter. Hmm. Must be an oil filter!'' Dweeb didn't clue in that the OIL WAS RED!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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