on my 94 it was near the oil filter and it was a canister type like your oil filter
Where is the transmission filter location on a 2003 Saturn Ion
Pull the transmission oil pan and the filter should be inside.
Inside the transmission, just above the transmission oil pan.
The same way you would change an oil filter. It's located on the front of the trans --------------------- A transmission filter can be bought at a dealer or an autoparts store. Note that the filter is DIFFERENT than an oil filter. Though both are twist on filters the sizes are not the same. Be sure to accurately refill the transmission filter with the appropriate amount of fluid
its inside the transmission
Remove transmission oil pan for access
Transmission filters are INSIDE the transmission. You need to remove the transmission oil pan. When you replace the filter, plan on replacing the pan gasket as well.
NAPA or other popular auto parts store its a canister filter like the engine oil filter but around $15
It comes standard with one engine oil filter and one transmission oil filter. However, after-market oil filters are available, and some people add an extra filter in hopes of extending the life of the oil or engine.
go to auto parts store and get the right filter for the Saturn then go to the filter wrench selection and find one that fits that is the style you like
transmission filters are generally located just inside the transmission oil pan, have to remove pan and drain fluid to change filter.
Remove transmission oil pan for access to filter and to drain fluid