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2016 Equus Ultimate

princelybug said:
Thank you for the advice! Will definitely heed for the future.
I wanted to replace the pan/filter this time since it might’ve contained metal shavings from being broken in since new.
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I understand your concern, but you need not have worried. A transmission filter isn't made like an oil filter. The environment and materials are completely different. Also, an engine oil filter is deteriorated by time and acids, neither are an issue for a transmission filter. They are an extremely fine mesh, molded or welded into a composite silicone and metal frame, and made to last a 'lifetime'. All that said, what the heck, you didn't hurt your transmission any by changing the filter.
 
princelybug said:
On this car, there are 2 engine air filters:
I'm curious of the reasoning behind the "pre" filter?
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My guess: The two filters are functionally identical. The "pre-filter" is not in line with the main filter. The air passing thru them goes to the same plenum (intake tube). Either the second air source is used to suppress or diminish intake air noise/resonance by acting as a 'spring', OR the first filter box (the larger one) was unable to supply sufficient air volume on wide open throttle bursts so Hyundai had to add a second source. I'd put my money on the first theory.
 
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The Equus came with an AGM battery from the factory, correct?

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What is the reason for the range in lug nut torque spec (65-79lb/ft)?
 
princelybug said:
What is the reason for the range in lug nut torque spec (65-79lb/ft)?
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I got a laugh out of your Speaker then Battery posts. Yup, that's the way it goes. I'll be watching for your post requesting advice on a higher amperage output alternator. I like your hood ornament. Welcome to the ostentatious, but still not tacky, limo driver's club. ;)
The reason for the range in torque is that an engineer wrote the owner's manual, not an oversimplifying marketing guy. ALL specifications have a range. There is no specification in the world which requires an absolute value. However, an absolute value will always be quoted because it is easy to remember, and have as a target. A very few examples: a 100W lightbulb might really be 98 to 102 W, a 500 lumen flashlight might be 490 to 505, and 93 octane gas might be 92.5 to 94. An engineer KNOWS that any fastening torque does not require an absolute value. This is because the nut might vary in surface roughness, the stud might vary in hardness and therefore the elasticity will vary, and finally the torque wrench itself has a variable tolerance in ability to precisely and consistently measure.
The torque spec could just as well have read 72 lb/ft as 65-79. You aim for 72 but anywhere between 65 and 79 will stretch the stud sufficiently to clamp the nut against the wheel. That clamping force will ensure the wheel is tightly seated AND that the nut will not back off over the life of the assembly. Kabische?
 
princelybug said:
Understood, lol. Glad I could provide some light entertainment @DSXMachina. As always, I appreciate your input.

(By the way, I settled on 74 lb/ft for lug torque)
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You only THINK you settled for 74. You might have gotten 73 to 75 if you're lucky. Fortunately that's more than good enough! :)
 
Updated my navi to 13.0 on June 22, 2019:

6.22.2019.webp

Took advantage of the current discount, and upgraded to 14.0 today for $32.14 all-in:

5.31.2020.webp
 
DSXMachina said:
I understand your concern, but you need not have worried. A transmission filter isn't made like an oil filter. The environment and materials are completely different. Also, an engine oil filter is deteriorated by time and acids, neither are an issue for a transmission filter. They are an extremely fine mesh, molded or welded into a composite silicone and metal frame, and made to last a 'lifetime'. All that said, what the heck, you didn't hurt your transmission any by changing the filter.
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I just had my trans serviced. They just did a fluid change. 2015 5.0 with 34k. It feels that little bit smoother now. The dealer told me the same thing, you dont need to, you don't need a new filter. So I settled for just a fluid change. Flush according to the repair order.
 
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Really? That's surprising.
 
Almost never flush a automatic transmission. Drain and fill is sufficient for general maintenance. I just did mine last month.
princelybug said:
I have a 2016 Equus with the 8-speed transmission. I would like to get my transmission fluid replaced.

Anyone with experience with this model? Is the filter attached to the pan? How much should this service cost at the dealership?
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Agreed. Only fluid replacement was performed with no flushing on my vehicle. I actually noticed an improvement in shifting! So much so, that I might do it again after another 60K.
 
princelybug said:
Agreed. Only fluid replacement was performed with no flushing on my vehicle. I actually noticed an improvement in shifting! So much so, that I might do it again after another 60K.
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I just had my 15 5.0 done at 34k . I too can feel a difference. Not that the shifting was harsh prior to service. The downshifts are where I notice the difference.
 
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