hatem

i just received my cls 55. After the first 3000 kms i noticed in the catalogue that i need to change the rear axle oil. Here in Egypt,the people the MB service center told me that it is not necesary to do so and they told me to keep on driving. They also mentioned to me that this kind of oil is not available and that they have to ask about it through their German collegues in Germany.

Please advise me about what to do, and what are the spcifications of oil that i will need.

Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

Hatem

Redbud

As far as I know you only need to change the rear axle oil if your car came with a Limited Slip Diff.

Check the window sticker, if it shows that it came with option 030 Performance Package- then yes.. it needs to be changed after break-in. Otherwise, no.

hatem

Dear Redbud thank you very muck for your insight cocerning my car.

Regards

Hatem

CLS_AMG

It is recommended to change whether you have the 030 option or not.

Redbud

Where in the manual does it recommend an oil change. I looked in my US manual and could not find it.

CLS_AMG

I'm wrong, I just looked in my maintenance booklet and it says "rear axle differential fluid replaced" (CLS55 with AMG Performance Package only)

Come to think of it my MB dealership changed mine and put the wrong gear oil in it. This is what made me think it was required.

My memory is gone, again i'm sorry for posting wrong info.

hatem

It is mentioned in the service manual. For the kompressor model only. The dealership here In Egypt are having problems with the recommended type of oil, can you tell me the exact specs for the oil. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Evolution Marine

hatem - Here is a post that I did concerning the CLS55 with the 030 Performance Package that includes the limited slip diff. Hope this helps. - Bob

https://mbworld.org/forums/c219/137086-motor-break-lsd-break.html