So I just got off the phone with 5 MB dealerships

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May 14, 2012 | 11:26 AM
  #1  
I just called 5 MB dealerships about the transmission oil change

None of them offer a torque converter drain, every one of the advisors said it is not necessary to unless they find something that they are not supposed to in the oil pan.

Also, if I jsut do a flush to the transmission is it okay? As in just take out the old oil and put in the new ones and not change the transmission oil filter

Can anyone advise?
Thank you!
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May 14, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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The S.A. where I bought my GLK told me the same thing last Saturday. His story is that changing the filter is the important part. Doing that involves droping the pan and draining 4 quarts of fluid. End of service. For $30/quart and labor they will also drain the T.Q. I have 30k miles to locate an agreeable dealer.
Try this: ask for a labor and materials quote to do it right. Give them the M-B document number with the correct procedure. It is posted all over this forum.

Wayne
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May 14, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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I was told if they do not drain the 9 quarts (If I remember correctly) of Transmission Fluid and only drop the pan/change the filter- the new fluid will become contaminated.
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May 14, 2012 | 09:48 PM
  #4  
Thanks guys
I have told them specifically they need to drain it according to MB manual. I either get we do not do that service or there is no tq converter plug for my model 2008. Only 2010 and after.

Unbelievable.....so I guess I will just do the pan fill then?
Also, can I just use a pump to pump the oil up the pan? How do I fill it up if I was to DIY without the ATF machine?
Thanks!
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May 15, 2012 | 05:03 AM
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https://mbworld.org/forums/4226351-post1.html
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May 15, 2012 | 06:30 AM
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Jerks!

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-done-but.html
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