Tranny fluid flush.
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Tranny fluid flush.
After reading muliple horror stories about transmission failures, I have decided to change the fluid in my transmission.
Is it advisiable to change the fluid in my differential as well?
The car is a 99 c230K sedan, with 65K miles on the odometer.
Thanks.
Is it advisiable to change the fluid in my differential as well?
The car is a 99 c230K sedan, with 65K miles on the odometer.
Thanks.
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As for the diff, that is a much sturdy unit. I wouldn't do it untill you needed to change your gas filter at about 100k.
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Tranny fluid flush.
[QUOTE=emrliquidlife;1870735]I have a different frame than you, but I just did the tranny flush on my car. Easy as pie.
Do you have DIY instructions / pointers on how to do the tranny flush?
Do you have DIY instructions / pointers on how to do the tranny flush?
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Your luck day 
"Cinderella Story" as they say:
Transmission flush:
http://www.dezinetech.org/w202/
Differential fluid change (should apply to the 202 also):
http://www.slk32.com/pages/diffoilch...oilchange.html
"Cinderella Story" as they say:Transmission flush:
http://www.dezinetech.org/w202/
Differential fluid change (should apply to the 202 also):
http://www.slk32.com/pages/diffoilch...oilchange.html
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Your luck day "Cinderella Story" as they say:
Transmission flush:
http://www.dezinetech.org/w202/
Differential fluid change (should apply to the 202 also):
http://www.slk32.com/pages/diffoilch...oilchange.html
"Cinderella Story" as they say:Transmission flush:
http://www.dezinetech.org/w202/
Differential fluid change (should apply to the 202 also):
http://www.slk32.com/pages/diffoilch...oilchange.html
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Your luck day "Cinderella Story" as they say:
Transmission flush:
http://www.dezinetech.org/w202/
Differential fluid change (should apply to the 202 also):
http://www.slk32.com/pages/diffoilch...oilchange.html
"Cinderella Story" as they say:Transmission flush:
http://www.dezinetech.org/w202/
Differential fluid change (should apply to the 202 also):
http://www.slk32.com/pages/diffoilch...oilchange.html
Thanks for the pointers, I appreciate it. The instructions are literally spoon fed.
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I have a different frame than you, but I just did the tranny flush on my car. Easy as pie. Only word of advice is not to overfill the tranny. I had 600 cc over the max, and the shifting was weird. Pumped out the overfill, and whoa, a new tranny all together. So, pour slow, and measure alot.
As for the diff, that is a much sturdy unit. I wouldn't do it untill you needed to change your gas filter at about 100k.
E
As for the diff, that is a much sturdy unit. I wouldn't do it untill you needed to change your gas filter at about 100k.
E
Ha.
FYI- the service sheet calls for Fuel filter replacement every 60K miles, not 100 k. Was gonna do the diff oil, but couldn't find the fill location...
need to check the DVD.
EDIT: Just read the DIY on diff, hmmm..didn't see that fill plug.
Did see a metal hose that went to the top with a cap on it.
W203 may be different.
14mm hex is the same size as the drain plug on a FIAT, Ed.
I'll have to dig mine up.
An auto parts store would have that, as a special tool.
I'm planning to use conventional oil since thats whats in there now.
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; Mar 23, 2008 at 02:38 PM.
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Transmission flush
Here are some suggestions: don't forget to drain the torque convertor and when you refill the transmission, only put in 2-3 quarts initially, start the engine and move the shft lever from "D" to "R" several times to run fluid through the whole system and then carefully add remaining fluid. Adding too much initially can cause the fluid to leak out through the pan gasket.
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transmission I have the calibrated dipstick for $40 delivered stateside with tips and a free pan magnet.mb fluid is a must.
diy on benzworld.org w210 section applies to all 722.6 trans.
diy on benzworld.org w210 section applies to all 722.6 trans.
