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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 541829" data-attributes="member: 52972">Tom,The fact that the C6 and the 5R55E transmissions use different style filters of media does not mean that one functions any differently than the other.  Perhaps Ford wants to keep the particulate matter a little smaller in the newer transmissions so they use a finer mesh in the non-woven filter media.  It's still nothing more than a slightly finer strainer. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />Look, I'm not saying that you should not change it, particularly if you are dropping the pan to change transmission fluid.  It's just that the transmission filter is not designed to trap and hold dirt like and engine oil filter.  If it indeed trapped and held the debris found in the pans of most transmission, it would be hopelessly clogged in no time.  ...Rich...Rich</blockquote>