C230K Transmission(s) 722.6... questions
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C230K Transmission(s) 722.6... questions
Alright, so after looking through the DIY thread about the transmission flushing procedures, I'd like to do this to my 04' C230 Kompressor Sport.
As we know it's the 5-speed auto.
The car currently has 82,xxx miles on it. I'm assuming this fluid has never been fully flushed.
Before I go spending the big bucks on fluids, could you guys please guide me in the right direction.
What is the correct fluid, and what quantity will I really need to do a FULL FLUSH on this car?
I've come across this website, but I'm confused as to which "spec" fluid is correct for this transmission. I plan to keep the car for a LONG time, so I want to do this right.
http://catalog.importrp.com/ShopByVe...id=ATF&mode=PA
Would someone please describe what all the numbers mean? www.importrp.com has plenty of OE parts & fluids, but there appears to be about 3-5 different variations.
Also, which is the correct filter & gasket set (as there's several options there as well).
Thank you in advance, I DID try to search this topic... I just really want to do this right, and I'd appreciate all the help I can get.
Thanks.
-Matt R
As we know it's the 5-speed auto.
The car currently has 82,xxx miles on it. I'm assuming this fluid has never been fully flushed.
Before I go spending the big bucks on fluids, could you guys please guide me in the right direction.
What is the correct fluid, and what quantity will I really need to do a FULL FLUSH on this car?
I've come across this website, but I'm confused as to which "spec" fluid is correct for this transmission. I plan to keep the car for a LONG time, so I want to do this right.
http://catalog.importrp.com/ShopByVe...id=ATF&mode=PA
Would someone please describe what all the numbers mean? www.importrp.com has plenty of OE parts & fluids, but there appears to be about 3-5 different variations.
Also, which is the correct filter & gasket set (as there's several options there as well).
Thank you in advance, I DID try to search this topic... I just really want to do this right, and I'd appreciate all the help I can get.
Thanks.
-Matt R
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Use Fuchs Titan 4134 (236.14 fluid) - 14 litres/quarts for full flush.
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0flush1-1-.pdf
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0flush2-1-.pdf
Change fluid & filter every 39,000 miles in future.
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0flush1-1-.pdf
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0flush2-1-.pdf
Change fluid & filter every 39,000 miles in future.
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Glyn, thank you.
What's the difference in the Fuch's and the Febi?
I'm just getting familiarized with these lines of chemicals...
I've been used to Redline / Royal Purple / Mobil 1, etc.
Thanks for all the info.
Also, what gear oil (for the rear diff) would you recommend?
What's the difference in the Fuch's and the Febi?
I'm just getting familiarized with these lines of chemicals...
I've been used to Redline / Royal Purple / Mobil 1, etc.
Thanks for all the info.
Also, what gear oil (for the rear diff) would you recommend?
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Hi glyn, I also need the gear oil recomendation, i mean the rear differential oil..........please suggest which one.....
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Upon some searching after understanding what fluids are acceptable, I have found that www.lubricants.com sells Shell 134 ATF in cases.
Runs about $72 for a case of 12 bottles (I guess that's not too bad?
)
Good to know I don't have to pay $23 a bottle at the dealership for the exact same stuff.
Apparently the Fuchs Titan fluid is the exact same as the Mobil 134 ATF. (Just different bottles).
I've found the Shell fluid in the US, but not the Mobil.
Is there a location for the mobil fluid, or do you guys find these to be equal?
Runs about $72 for a case of 12 bottles (I guess that's not too bad?
)Good to know I don't have to pay $23 a bottle at the dealership for the exact same stuff.
Apparently the Fuchs Titan fluid is the exact same as the Mobil 134 ATF. (Just different bottles).
I've found the Shell fluid in the US, but not the Mobil.
Is there a location for the mobil fluid, or do you guys find these to be equal?
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All the approved fluids are equal. There is only one approved formulation. The only reason I recommend the Titan is it's easily available & usually the cheapest online.
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Glyn, you are the man !
Who do you work for, you *really* know your stuff in this area...
I know you mentioned you travel a lot for your job, are you ever in the states?
It'd be great to get you out here for SEMA in Las Vegas, Nevada sometime.
-Matt
Who do you work for, you *really* know your stuff in this area...
I know you mentioned you travel a lot for your job, are you ever in the states?
It'd be great to get you out here for SEMA in Las Vegas, Nevada sometime.
-Matt
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Shell ATF 134 is less than $5 a quart from Ryder Fleet Products. Data Sheet.
Disregard the site’s misleading ‘Pennzoil’ description. Pennzoil and Quaker State products have been blended under the Shell corporate umbrella since ‘02.
It’s packaged and shipped in the container shown below:
Disregard the site’s misleading ‘Pennzoil’ description. Pennzoil and Quaker State products have been blended under the Shell corporate umbrella since ‘02.
It’s packaged and shipped in the container shown below:
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This Shell find is good news. Proper pricing! Shell has access to certain base oils that others have to buy-in which probably explains the pricing. There is only one approved additive system for this product that all companies have to use. Shell is a highly reputable company & the product holds full approval.
Some of this price discrepancy is plain gouging.
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I work for one of the US supermajor oilco's. I am retired but still consulting so I'd rather leave it at that. I'm on this forum in my private capacity & show no bias here. My recommendations prove that.
This Shell find is good news. Proper pricing! Shell has access to certain base oils that others have to buy-in which probably explains the pricing. There is only one approved additive system for this product that all companies have to use. Shell is a highly reputable company & the product holds full approval.
Some of this price discrepancy is plain gouging.
This Shell find is good news. Proper pricing! Shell has access to certain base oils that others have to buy-in which probably explains the pricing. There is only one approved additive system for this product that all companies have to use. Shell is a highly reputable company & the product holds full approval.
Some of this price discrepancy is plain gouging.
formulated with hydrocrack"...
Yo, can someone get me some hydrocrack?
I'm feeling a little sleepy.
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Use Fuchs Titan 4134 (236.14 fluid) - 14 litres/quarts for full flush.
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0flush1-1-.pdf
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0flush2-1-.pdf
Change fluid & filter every 39,000 miles in future.
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0flush1-1-.pdf
https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...0flush2-1-.pdf
Change fluid & filter every 39,000 miles in future.
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System capacity is 9 quarts or so.
Drop the pan, 4 quarts, leaves 5 quarts in the system, which is why
a flush is better. 14 quarts is what recommended for a complete flush.
12 at least before you'll see clean fluid.
Drop the pan, 4 quarts, leaves 5 quarts in the system, which is why
a flush is better. 14 quarts is what recommended for a complete flush.
12 at least before you'll see clean fluid.
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