Re: Plugged Oil Filters (was: empty oil filters)

From: Terrible Tom (SilverEightynine@aol.com)
Date: Tue Oct 10 2006 - 20:58:01 EDT


Ray Block wrote:
> My FSM says the ATF should be at a certain level at 70 degrees F. It is.
> However, when my transmission fluid temp is at 180 degrees, the level is up
> to the FULL mark (higher). I believe that's proof that fluids expand.
>
> I could go on.... :-)
>

Yup I've noticed that myself Ray. I think its not totally insane to say
that the oil could theoretically expand and contract enough to cause a
negative pressure in a clogged filter, and pull the oil back inside.

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