FYI, the filter in the ATX requires the removal and disassembly of the transmission to replace. It is not a scheduled maintenance item.
If he happens to be right, can you say "Expensive filter?"
Steve
98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car
89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles
94 SHO ATX - 190K
1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K.
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