Yep sure is a filter and a magnet that should be taken care of Roy.... Check out in the tech section I show you step by step with pictures on just how to do it... I have changed my fluid and filter 3 times now and have always made a mess... That is why I came up with the drain plug in the pan... No mess and it will drain to the bottom of the pan that way when you pry the pan off there is no slosh all over the floor or under section of the car... Don's car is next to get the modified pan... John(onecatnodog)