tranny and mileage survey
08-20-2007, 01:29 AM
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tranny and mileage survey
hey guys. just out of curiosity, how many miles do you have on your C43, and at what mileage did you change your tranny fluid?
i have 75000 miles, and had it first changed at about 70000.
i have 75000 miles, and had it first changed at about 70000.
08-20-2007, 08:00 AM
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1999 C43
I bought my car at 76k, and got trans serviced immediately. Right now I got 83k on it I believe.
08-20-2007, 08:46 AM
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E36 AMG W210 /// C43 AMG W202
I bought mine with 83K on it a few weeks ago and immediately had the tranmission fluid, filter and gasket changed. First time it had ever been done and thankfully there were no metal filings in the sump! Fingers crossed all will be well!
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08-20-2007, 07:55 PM
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I purchased mine with 53k on the clock and drove it directly to my mechanic to have it flushed.I now have 68k on the clock and it will be done again this spring.
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08-20-2007, 08:43 PM
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1967 Morris Cooper "S", 1983 911SC, 1997 Toyota Tacoma, 1999 HD FXSTB, 1998 C43
I'll chide in....72K when purchased. Currently has 98K, had flush & fill when purchased and used 11 qts. Mobil One Synthetic ATF.
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08-21-2007, 12:55 PM
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88-300CE TWIN TURBO, 99-C43, 05-G55K, 71-280SL, 94-E320 CAB, 08 CLK63 BLACK SERIES
Dealer changed at 39K miles as part of replacing a leaking gasket.
Only have about 44K miles total on my 99 C43
Only have about 44K miles total on my 99 C43
08-23-2007, 12:36 PM
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08-23-2007, 04:54 PM
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'93 300CE
no history on the car before i owned it.
did a ppi before purchase and got a clean bill of health. apparently the previous owner had the car serviced by the book. including the tranny.
have not spent a dime except for service and wear items.
great daily driver. still brings a grin tho my mug every time i get behind the wheel.
did a ppi before purchase and got a clean bill of health. apparently the previous owner had the car serviced by the book. including the tranny.
have not spent a dime except for service and wear items.
great daily driver. still brings a grin tho my mug every time i get behind the wheel.
08-25-2007, 01:20 PM
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Tranbny and Mileage Survey
Let me add to midasmike's experience...
My 99 C43 has 167K miles and no issues with the tranny to date. I acquired the car with 47K miles, and have flushed the trans every 60K miles. Take care of it, don't beat it up with overly aggressive driving, and it will go the distance.
My 99 C43 has 167K miles and no issues with the tranny to date. I acquired the car with 47K miles, and have flushed the trans every 60K miles. Take care of it, don't beat it up with overly aggressive driving, and it will go the distance.
08-27-2007, 03:56 PM
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my C43 used to belong to a 70yr old man i got it at about 63k miles put a trans in it 4 mos later w/ 65k miles.
they are time bombs!
when i used to wrench i'd changed them out regularly.... even the ones that were lady driven, most 99 mercedes have junk trannies in them.
they are time bombs!
when i used to wrench i'd changed them out regularly.... even the ones that were lady driven, most 99 mercedes have junk trannies in them.
11-13-2007, 07:57 PM
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my C43 used to belong to a 70yr old man i got it at about 63k miles put a trans in it 4 mos later w/ 65k miles.
they are time bombs!
when i used to wrench i'd changed them out regularly.... even the ones that were lady driven, most 99 mercedes have junk trannies in them.
they are time bombs!
when i used to wrench i'd changed them out regularly.... even the ones that were lady driven, most 99 mercedes have junk trannies in them.
11-13-2007, 10:10 PM
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1979 VW Rabbit, 1994 E320T
Mine grenaded yesterday with 90132 miles on it. I bought it in June with 80K on it..
I found a rebuilt unit in California for $2700 WITH A 2 YEAR WARRANTY.
I found a rebuilt unit in California for $2700 WITH A 2 YEAR WARRANTY.
11-13-2007, 11:50 PM
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how much for the labor? keep us posted! good luck on your new tranny
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11-13-2007, 11:59 PM
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99 C43 AMG
That's a pretty good price for a rebuild. That's actually the wholesale price. Do you have the info on the place shop that had it?
11-14-2007, 12:14 AM
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