2008 Automatic Trans Fluid change interval differences
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That's more or less what the OEM fluid (Fuchs) costs here, too. Luckily that Shell alternative became available here, if someone wants to DIY.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
Last week I visited the local MB mechanic & he printed out a maintenance schedule for me. Surprisingly MB has reduced the time/Km to 3 years /50,000 km for the 5 speed box.
Just to let you Yanks know how well off you are with your $5 a quart price. Here, I was quoted $18.75 per litre ( quart) for Fuchs. It would be cheaper to pay the $150 freight for the 12 quarts @ 5 bucks each in the US than buy it here.
Mobil & Shell do not distribute this AFT here.
Just to let you Yanks know how well off you are with your $5 a quart price. Here, I was quoted $18.75 per litre ( quart) for Fuchs. It would be cheaper to pay the $150 freight for the 12 quarts @ 5 bucks each in the US than buy it here.
Mobil & Shell do not distribute this AFT here.
722.6 5 speed recommendation here is still 60,000Km but mandated 236.14 fluid.
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It appears the ATM service interval is dependant on the type of engine. Higher loads ?
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Interesting. I've never seen a 272 engine with 5 speed. The diesels make some sense due to torque characteristics & maybe compromised cooling.
I see you guys are on the "change once" programme. I thought that was only USA. I think I will stick to the "change every" 60,000 Km. I suggest you do the same as you intend to keep the car for a long time. 50K/60K take your pick. If you intend to change & not flush then every 50K is probably a good thing as you have no TC drain plug I seem to remember.
I see you guys are on the "change once" programme. I thought that was only USA. I think I will stick to the "change every" 60,000 Km. I suggest you do the same as you intend to keep the car for a long time. 50K/60K take your pick. If you intend to change & not flush then every 50K is probably a good thing as you have no TC drain plug I seem to remember.
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Nothing wrong with the engineering of the tranny. Serviced properly it will outlast most. Just that a 7 speed does a hell of a lot more changes than a 3 speed hydraulically actuated slush box as an example.
DIY servicing is not that difficult & the latest Shell 236.14 approved fluid is just over 5 bucks a quart.
If you want to get pissed then aim that at ripp-off stealers & MBUSA being dumb with their BS filled for life claim.
DIY servicing is not that difficult & the latest Shell 236.14 approved fluid is just over 5 bucks a quart.
If you want to get pissed then aim that at ripp-off stealers & MBUSA being dumb with their BS filled for life claim.
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The 236.14 approval spec has been a steady progression to greater oxidation stability of the fluid & maintenance of ideal shift shock over a longer period of use. The 236.14 was designed for the 722.9 but is also mandated for the 722.6
Here is Johnand's excellent thread on 722.9 maintenance. Heed all warnings on sump/pan bolt replacement - new pan & level tube replacement for older transmissions etc.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ight=722.9+DIY
Here is Johnand's excellent thread on 722.9 maintenance. Heed all warnings on sump/pan bolt replacement - new pan & level tube replacement for older transmissions etc.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ight=722.9+DIY
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Here's what I would like to do with the trans fluid:
1] pull the pan - measure how much fluid in the pan
2\change the filter
2\clean the pan
3\refill with same amount of fluid back into the pan
4\mount pan with new gasket
The above procedure is not very costly and can be done more often.
I'm aware that this will not change all the trans fluid.I'm just worried that there is so much fluid in the pan that the fluid goes over the top of the pan and it will start leaking as soon as I loosen the bolts.
{ don't want to use the drain bolt }
Anybody already do the trans fluid change and can tell me how much fluid sits in the pan ?
1] pull the pan - measure how much fluid in the pan
2\change the filter
2\clean the pan
3\refill with same amount of fluid back into the pan
4\mount pan with new gasket
The above procedure is not very costly and can be done more often.
I'm aware that this will not change all the trans fluid.I'm just worried that there is so much fluid in the pan that the fluid goes over the top of the pan and it will start leaking as soon as I loosen the bolts.
{ don't want to use the drain bolt }
Anybody already do the trans fluid change and can tell me how much fluid sits in the pan ?
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You guys are lucky enough to have a TC drain on the 722.9. I would always drain the converter as well.
Getting level correct on the 722.9 is not that difficult.
Getting level correct on the 722.9 is not that difficult.
