A&Q about 350Z
Q:
I recently purchased a 2000 Eclipse, V6, automatic transmission, with 95,000 miles. Since I purchased the car from an individual, I replaced the motor oil and transmission oil as I am not sure when they were last changed. In reference to the transmission oil, this particular model has an external transmission oil filter which I also replaced.
Herein lies my question. When I attempted to purchase the filter at my local auto parts store, their computer came up with a transmission pan gasket and internal filter kit. Does the Eclipse also have an internal transmission oil filter? If yes, when should it be replaced? I cannot find any reference to an internal filter in my Haynes manual.
Thank you in advance,
Greg
A:
I'm not familar with these transmissions, and you might get more specialized replies if you post in the eclipse forum. But that being said it may just be a default in their computer, as usually to get a filter you have to buy the gasket, and to get the gasket you have to buy the filter, they come as a pair. This may just be a general part name and all you get is the gasket. However most all automatic transmissions the filter is internal.
A:
Thanks for the information. I did post in the Eclipse forum over a week ago and had no replies which is why I though I would try this forum.
Greg