TRANSMISSION FILTER QUESTION

[JKMSPYDER]

I will be changing the transmission filter on my F3-S soon and have a tool question. The outside cover has three screws holding it on. Two are on top and one on the bottom. It seems that a 6 mm allen or a T40 torx will both fit the screws. But I don’t want to strip anything. Which one would be better?

 

[Chupaca]

Choices, choices

I would go with the Torx as it has more contact points...:thumbup:

 

[Highwayman2013]

Just looked at mine. It's a 6mm Allen.

 

[Grandpot]

Use the right one.

If it's a Torx, use a Torx, if it's an Allen, use an Allen. They are not meant to be interchangeable.

 

[JKMSPYDER]

Torx or Allen?

Well, I’m confused. It’s either one or the other. Who has changed one out and which did you use?

 

[Highwayman2013]

Well, I’m confused. It’s either one or the other. Who has changed one out and which did you use?

Well, I haven't changed one yet but the cover bolts on my 2016 F3L are 6mm allen.

 

[JKMSPYDER]

​Thanks!

 

[BajaRon]

If it's a Torx, use a Torx, if it's an Allen, use an Allen. They are not meant to be interchangeable.

Very good advise. While either tool may SEEM to work. This is many times the reason we hear so much about 'Stripped' drain plug bolts.

On smaller size Torx/Allen head bolts it may be more difficult to tell. Especially with drain plugs since they are more difficult to get a good look at. The tool seems to fit and will begin to turn. But then slip and start the process of destroying the tool hole in the bolt head.

 

[Lamonster]

It's 6mm allen. Don't use a torx.:lecturef_smilie: