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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1990LUMINA APV V6-191 3.1LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSA/T - TRANSAXLE OIL FILTER DIFFERENCES
1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-191 3.1L
A/T - Transaxle Oil Filter Differences
1990 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-191 3.1LSECTION A/T - Transaxle Oil Filter Differences
GROUP REF.: Transmission
BULLETIN NO.: 477103
DATE: March, 1994
SUBJECT:
TRANSAXLE OIL FILTER DIFFERENCES
MODELS:
1985-94 PASSENGER CARS AND U VANS
WITH 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSAXLES
TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS:
HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 (RPO ME9)
HYDRA-MATIC 4T60-E (RPO M13)
TRANSAXLE MODELS: ALL

At the start of the 1993 model year, 4T6O transaxle oil filters were revised in appearance. This revision made the 4T60 transaxle oil filter similar in appearance to the 4T60-E transaxle oil filter. Current and previous design 4T6O transaxle oil filters can be used on any 4T6O transaxle. 4T60 and 4T60-E transaxle oil filters are NOT interchangeable. Refer to the current GMSPO catalog for 4T60 and 4T60-E transaxle oil filter part numbers.
BULLETIN NO.: 477103
DATE: March, 1994
SUBJECT:
TRANSAXLE OIL FILTER DIFFERENCES
MODELS:
1985-94 PASSENGER CARS AND U VANS
WITH 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSAXLES
TRANSAXLE APPLICATIONS:
HYDRA-MATIC 4T60 (RPO ME9)
HYDRA-MATIC 4T60-E (RPO M13)
TRANSAXLE MODELS: ALL
At the start of the 1993 model year, 4T6O transaxle oil filters were revised in appearance. This revision made the 4T60 transaxle oil filter similar in appearance to the 4T60-E transaxle oil filter. Current and previous design 4T6O transaxle oil filters can be used on any 4T6O transaxle. 4T60 and 4T60-E transaxle oil filters are NOT interchangeable. Refer to the current GMSPO catalog for 4T60 and 4T60-E transaxle oil filter part numbers.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.