Stupid question about DCT filter
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Drifting
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Stupid question about DCT filter
Why did it have to be in a contained space? Why couldn't it be similar to most oil filters out there? By making it a bespoke component, GM increased the cost dramatically.
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Shelby GT500 and Maserati MC20 DCTs. Possibly the same filter as the C8.
Many DCTs have external filters and they are cartridge filters. They can handle higher pressures and take up less space per media area than a typical spin on.
Many DCTs have external filters and they are cartridge filters. They can handle higher pressures and take up less space per media area than a typical spin on.
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Aftermarket DCT filters are coming. Here as a product announcement from Linesoon:
http://www.linesoon.com/?lang=en&uni...ct=view&id=453
They may even be an OEM supplier.
Here is the corresponding filter for the TR9070:
http://www.linesoon.com/index.php?un...rent=6&id=3417
It appears the only difference is the cover fasteners and perhaps o-ring.
http://www.linesoon.com/?lang=en&uni...ct=view&id=453
They may even be an OEM supplier.
Here is the corresponding filter for the TR9070:
http://www.linesoon.com/index.php?un...rent=6&id=3417
It appears the only difference is the cover fasteners and perhaps o-ring.
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Not practically. There is a place in Poland selling them but the hassle wouldn't make up for the savings to me:
https://maktrans.net/K228710T-LS-TR-9080-ext-oil-filter
But I'd expect them to start showing up on Amazon, eBay, etc. (unless trade tariffs impact it).
https://maktrans.net/K228710T-LS-TR-9080-ext-oil-filter
But I'd expect them to start showing up on Amazon, eBay, etc. (unless trade tariffs impact it).
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Design For Serviceability (DFS) is not a concept GM embraces. Just look at some of the debacles over the last few years.....C8 tranny, belt driven oil pumps on the back side of a diesel engine, etc. Its a scam to get your $ for very expensive services at the dealership.
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Don’t buy a C8. Don’t buy a Chevy. Don’t buy GM. Maybe a Yaris.
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I think you are right about the original supplier. When the C8 came out, in 2020 Rock Auto sold the AC Delco filter for $39.95. check the link External oil filter M1L / TR-9080 DCT 2020-UP 24299326 24045729.
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Yep making a metal "can" to hold 3000 psi is not like the simple stamped sheet metal engine oil filter. At 3000 psi may need to be certified by ASME for high pressure tanks!
