It's best to have the flush done which requires equipment (you have to go to a shop that does it). Back flushing the ATX fluid under pressure to get the stuff off the filter screen. Other methods will not remove as much.

JD

JD a.k.a Fingers "Don't Panic" '98 Contour GL 2.0L VCT ATX 88k '98 Contour LX 2.5L MTX 120k Street racing can kill just less of a chance with a 2.0