1993 Saturn Station Wagon Transmission filter {spin on}

1993 SATURN STATION WAGON
245,500 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TEEBS
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I replaced the trans. filter a few days ago, filter loosened off, replaced it again with new filter thinking previous one is deffective same thing happened, Any suggestions?
Feb 1, 2010 at 11:50 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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i have changed hundreds of those filters never had that happen u ethier have some bad filters or u just dont have the strength to get them tight enough so they dont loosen up.i have had cars come in with loose filters that they put on i tightend them up never had a problem again.let me know how it goes.
Feb 2, 2010 at 5:57 AM
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