97 A4 Tranny fluid question

I have a 97 Auto Z and am planning on changing the tranny fluid this weekend.( pan drain and filter change) But i was wondering if I should by a genuine filter from Chevrolet or if the AutoZone special is just as good? Also should I buy genuine GM Tranny fluid as well? Do they even make it?

Thanks :)

well the 4l60e needs all the help it can get. i would spend the extra money to get a quality filter. same thing for the atf.

Try a local trans shop. Many will sell you the parts to service yours. Look for a SPX /Filtrans filter. They're made by Sealed Power. We use them in all of our builds.

Don't buy a cork or rubber pan gasket. A trans. shop should carry either Durapreme, or Farpak.

Transmission fluid? Go to your local NAPA dealer and get 6 quarts of NAPA brand Dexron III/ Mercon. You'll probably only need 5, but get an extra, just in case.

Frank
CPT

Thanks for you help :) I am going to swing by a Transmission shop tomorrow and see if they have the SPX /Filtrans filter.

I really appreciate it.