Trans fluid leak on 07 c280. Pan gasket or adapter plug common problem? Dipstick?
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 200
Likes: 2
2007 c280
Trans fluid leak on 07 c280. Pan gasket or adapter plug common problem? Dipstick?
Noticed a small drip of trans fluid from my c280, went ahead and ordered the trans plug adapter, new gasket, and new filter for my car. Figured it could use a nice flush any way.
Second question, I haven't been able to locate the trans dipstick on my car. It's a 5 speed auto, 4matic, how do I go about checking level with no dipstick? Is this another part I need to order?
Thank you gentleman.
Second question, I haven't been able to locate the trans dipstick on my car. It's a 5 speed auto, 4matic, how do I go about checking level with no dipstick? Is this another part I need to order?
Thank you gentleman.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 8,384
Likes: 800
2019 G70 6MT & 2022 Ford Maverick XL
There is no dipstick. You'll need to order a dipstick.. there will be a cap on the tube to the transmission with a red tab on it. You must break the red tab to get the cap off so you'll want to order those, too.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 200
Likes: 2
2007 c280
So to save myself $35 I'm better off just going to the dealer and having them check the fluid level? The car has a tsb out on it right now that I can have done.
Is the trans filled through that little tab as well?
If I replaced my adapter plug, pan gasket, and the filter at home and then broke the tab to refill the trans with the same amount of fluid that came out could I drive it to the dealer to be topped off using their dipstick? Or would the fluid back up the tube with no plug?
Is the trans filled through that little tab as well?
If I replaced my adapter plug, pan gasket, and the filter at home and then broke the tab to refill the trans with the same amount of fluid that came out could I drive it to the dealer to be topped off using their dipstick? Or would the fluid back up the tube with no plug?
