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Old Nov 20, 2020 | 09:40 AM
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Approved Transmission Fluid- 2008 c300 4MATIC

Hi Benz lovers. I was checking to know the right transmission fluid to use for my 2008 C300 with 139,000 miles. I am scared of using any kind of transmission fluid as I don't want problems with the trans. Any ideas please.

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Fuchs Titan ATF is what you want. Your car is a 2008 so it's the red fluid. I've been servicing my transmission with this fluid for a long time and 200 000 miles later, still functions very smooth. Make sure to change it every 40 000 miles.

https://germanparts.ca/parts/mercede...ssion-a-t/atf/

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Originally Posted by ltwargssf
Fuchs Titan ATF is what you want. Your car is a 2008 so it's the red fluid. I've been servicing my transmission with this fluid for a long time and 200 000 miles later, still functions very smooth. Make sure to change it ever 40 000 miles.

https://germanparts.ca/parts/mercede...ssion-a-t/atf/
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Originally Posted by Obi3ice
Hi Benz lovers. I was checking to know the right transmission fluid to use for my 2008 C300 with 139,000 miles. I am scared of using any kind of transmission fluid as I don't want problems with the trans. Any ideas please.

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Any product from this list of MB-approved fluids is fine for your transmission. Go with the cheapest one you can find nearby.

https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevol...236.14_en.html
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Any product from this list of MB-approved fluids is fine for your transmission. Go with the cheapest one you can find nearby.

https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevol...236.14_en.html
Thanks for this. Please how many liters is required for a transmission fluid change?
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Thanks for this. Please how many liters is required for a transmission fluid change?
9.9 L or 10.5 US qt.
Make sure to drain torque converter
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9.9 L or 10.5 US qt.
Make sure to drain torque converter
Ok I will. I think the tranny service (draining of the trans fluid was not done prior to shipping here to Nigeria. The fluid smells burnt. I would do the needful ASAP. Thanks for this, really appreciate.
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