When should I change my trany fluid & filter?

Jul 23, 2006 | 08:51 PM

rsr911

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2003 AMG SL55, 2002 AMG CLK55, 2002 AMG ML55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled

When should I change my trany fluid & filter?

Hey Guys,

I have 35,000 mls on my 02 CLK55. I would normally change my trany fluid and filter around now. The dealer ship said not due till 120,000 miles - WHAT!!!!???

What fluid and filter do you recommend?

Thanks Owen

Jul 23, 2006 | 11:14 PM

Brabus E55

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redline D4 ATF.......but make sure to get it according to your application

Jul 24, 2006 | 01:15 PM

wnycec

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I just bought my tranny fluid, filter and gasket sealant from the dealership's parts dept.
I did mine around 60k... some people recommend every 30k. or at least once a year.

Jul 24, 2006 | 01:51 PM

C43AMG

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When you have it done..( soon , I would ) get it "flushed" not just serviced.The difference is when its "flushed" old fluid is extracted from the tranny.When its "serviced" there is residual dirty fluid sitting in the torque converter.