VERY SCARY TRANSMISSION FLUSH HELLLPPPPP!!!!
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2006 CLK500
VERY SCARY TRANSMISSION FLUSH HELLLPPPPP!!!!
I am not dense when it comes to working on cars but me and my dad who worked on cars for 15+ years are stumped. I did a transmission flush. I did not flush the torque converter. cleaned everything very well. Replace the filter and all the bolts. Lowered the car. Put in 4.9 L started up the car. It would change gears but would not engage so it would not move. And there was a slight shudder. I had to push it to some grass. So I thought maybe I overfilled it. I took out the pan drain bolt. Nothing came out. My friend poured the remaining trans fluid that meant 9L poured. Still nothing came out of the pan plug. So I just stopped and came to you guys.
Things I possibly did wrong.
When I started the car was in park I did not change it to neutral until a little bit after draining it.
While the car was in part i turned the crank just to try and see the tc bolt for future reference.
No codes or anything came
Please help I have no car. Plus I really loves this car a lot.
Things I possibly did wrong.
When I started the car was in park I did not change it to neutral until a little bit after draining it.
While the car was in part i turned the crank just to try and see the tc bolt for future reference.
No codes or anything came
Please help I have no car. Plus I really loves this car a lot.
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You put fluid in the engine dipstick tube. Stop, drain & flush engine & change oil filter.
This is the transmission filler with breakoff tab on the 5 speed ~ the 7 speed is filled from below by the overflow method:
This is the engine dipstick tube:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...lp-needed.html
Good Luck!
This is the transmission filler with breakoff tab on the 5 speed ~ the 7 speed is filled from below by the overflow method:
This is the engine dipstick tube:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...lp-needed.html
Good Luck!
Last edited by Glyn M Ruck; 06-20-2013 at 10:03 PM.
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This is the fluid change procedure for the 7 speed ~ you need to replace pan bolts. There is no filler/dipstick tube on the 7 speed.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ce-thread.html
If your MY is correct you should have a 7 speed ~ 722.9.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ce-thread.html
If your MY is correct you should have a 7 speed ~ 722.9.
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The MY2006 CLK500 has the 722.9 7-speed transmission, and as Glyn pointed out, there is no top-side dipstick/filler tube for this model. The fluid has to be pumped in through the drain plug. Also, make sure you use the proper transmission fluid (Shell ATF-134 is approved and can usually be found locally). Look at the top of the forum - there is a sticky that links to many great threads and information on DIY fluid change for the 722.9. It's not terribly difficult, but it does require some specific procedures.
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Wow, you have like 18 quarts of fluid in your engine. That can't be good. Seriously, tow it to a place and have it done. Unless you plan on buying an infrared thermometer, and reading up on the correct method, just bite the bullet and chalk this up to experience.
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Yeah! You aren't the first & wont be the last to make this mistake. Relax & sort out!
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This is the fluid change procedure for the 7 speed ~ you need to replace pan bolts. There is no filler/dipstick tube on the 7 speed.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ce-thread.html
If your MY is correct you should have a 7 speed ~ 722.9.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ce-thread.html
If your MY is correct you should have a 7 speed ~ 722.9.
Yes i have the 722.9 I tried to find a pic of the oil drain plug but it doesnt show up in the thread do you have a pic of where its at?
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The bolts that I am talking about are the aluminium stretch bolts that hold the pan to the transmission casing. They are use once! The drain plug is very obvious under the pan & where you screw in a refill adaptor. Rudeney's thread shows you how to build your own refill pump.
Do not start that engine with so much fluid in it. If it forces fluid through the breathers it can hydralock & bend a conrod.
Do not start that engine with so much fluid in it. If it forces fluid through the breathers it can hydralock & bend a conrod.
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I think you are actually asking about the engine oil drain plug? You'll have to remove the bottom engine cover, and then look for the lower oil pan - it's toward the back of the engine. The drain bolt will be on the back left corner of the pan.
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Here is a decent picture of the ENGINE dipstick location 272/273 engines.
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Thanks guys I got it taken care of I used a bug sprayer to pump the fluid in it worked great. What is strange though is my engine runs smoother now then when I took it in for an oil change. I feel like I wasted my money. But gear change is good I am going to double check the temp this coming up weekend. That way I know for sure. I did get a little sideways yesterday and 0 transmission slip or issues.
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The pump was actually really awesome. You could lock the handle so it kept flowing while you pumped. The wand and where the wand was connected is threaded so you could rig up something more streamline. The wand with the nozzle taken off actually fit very well in the plug hole. I just made a gasket with some riggers duct tape (redneck I know). It also help that the sprayer was measured gave you idea of amount and a flow rate.
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Sorry for jumping in on this post but I have found it useful. Aquesion, the photo of the transmission filler with breakoff tab on the 5 speed is very clear but where exactly is it located in relation to the oil dipstick.
I am tryng to locate this trans dipstick on my CLK 240 (2003)
I am tryng to locate this trans dipstick on my CLK 240 (2003)
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2005 E55 AMG, 1991 MR2
It is behind the engine oil filler neck and approximately 4 inches lower. Not sure about the 240 but on the 55 you almost can't see it at all with the intake on the engine.