ATF 134 or ATF 3353
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ATF 134 or ATF 3353
I have w203, 2005 C200 and am totally confused what to put in my car for automatic transmission oil. The mechanic first replaced the original with ATF 134 after my car did 50,000 kms. Now it needs a change again and he put ATF 3353 saying that it is better. Am I in right hands?
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236.14 is the correct oil in my experience.https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevol...236.14_en.html
Here is the 3353 spec sheet :- http://www.generaloils.net/PI_TITAN-ATF-3353_e.pdf
I would drain out put the correct oil in.
Do more research & obtain another opinion.
Here is the 3353 spec sheet :- http://www.generaloils.net/PI_TITAN-ATF-3353_e.pdf
I would drain out put the correct oil in.
Do more research & obtain another opinion.
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If in doubt i think is better to play it safe and call the dealership your self and ask them. All they will need is your chassis number. Its usually located at the drivers door side or inside the engine compartment.
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changing fluid is quite a job, involves removing the transmission pan and new filter etc.. Are you sure you want to do this yourself?
but this guide is useful if you are doing lots of maintenance yourself.
page 20 has transmission fluids.
then use the BEVO link from above post to find list of approved products..
but this guide is useful if you are doing lots of maintenance yourself.
page 20 has transmission fluids.
then use the BEVO link from above post to find list of approved products..
Last edited by efzauner; Apr 12, 2018 at 12:05 AM.
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Both are compatible with the 5 speed. Shouldn't hurt anything.
Is it shifting OK etc? If not take it back to the mechanic.
ATF134 is the newer spec 236.14, but many swear by the older spec.
236.12
Back in the day, they had one fluid for the 5 speed and another for the 7 speed, now
ATF 134 is used for both.
Personally when switching specs I like to do a full flush.
Not sure if it matters if you mix the 2.
The dealer will tell you to use 134. It's all they sell and supercedes the older fluid,
but like I said, it's still ok. I think it's a little thicker viscosity I read somewhere.
Some people won't use the newer fluid in the 5 speed.
I run it. works fine.
Is it shifting OK etc? If not take it back to the mechanic.
ATF134 is the newer spec 236.14, but many swear by the older spec.
236.12
Back in the day, they had one fluid for the 5 speed and another for the 7 speed, now
ATF 134 is used for both.
Personally when switching specs I like to do a full flush.
Not sure if it matters if you mix the 2.
The dealer will tell you to use 134. It's all they sell and supercedes the older fluid,
but like I said, it's still ok. I think it's a little thicker viscosity I read somewhere.
Some people won't use the newer fluid in the 5 speed.
I run it. works fine.
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; Apr 13, 2018 at 02:33 PM.
