Suppaa Mario

Hey guys i am doing my 40k Service and looking at the service booklet it is recommended to replace the rear axle differential fluid, limited slip differential only.


Anyone got an idea how this is done, id like to see before i decide to take it to the dealership.

Ty!

unlukky

Service your transmission too.
John

Suppaa Mario

Unlucky, i don't see anywhere that our transmission needs to be serviced.... I ma looking at the booklet, and for CLS "Automatic transmission-oil and filter change (engine 156,157,275).

2014 engine is the 278 engine...

konigstiger

Transmission is every 70,000 miles/7 years whichever comes first. See attached service sheet.

Suppaa Mario

Hey Kong were you able to locate how they replace the Limited Slip differential fluid?

unlukky

Konigster is the MAN. I see him posting and respect him tremenedously.
Trust me. Service your transmission.
John

unlukky

Opinion given by a long time multiple MB owner, a 25 year aircraft mechanic, a 30 year auto mechanic, and just some guy who has seen MB tranny fluid being drained from 30k mile MB's. Spent and burned up every time.
Spend the $300 now. Save $7k.
Service your transmission. Lol

TNTim

Suppaa Mario

At what interval, because the booklet calls for 70k/7 years ?

TNTim

You've got me worried now. I took my car for a check over when I got it @44k miles and they said the transmission fluid needed changing. I thought they were just trying it on as they suggested other things needed doing that, when I went to do them, didn't need doing.

Suppaa Mario

Why does the booklet have it?

TNTim

The CLS63 has one and this manual is shared with that car too.

Suppaa Mario

Well i guess i will be doing the transmission fluid service instead of the slip dif lol....

What do you guys think how much does it run to replace the break fluid and transmission to be serviced? Curious...

TNTim

My local dealership quoted me $550 for the transmission fluid change alone. I'm not sure about brake fluid, I need to get mine done.

Suppaa Mario

so about 850 bucks for Brake fluid and transmission fluid replacement...

TNTim

You're probably looking at something like that from a dealership, yeah. I'd have a look around at some independent shops though, you'll probably be able to get it done for a lot less $$

unlukky

30k for trans has always been an old school rule of thumb. However, I'd say 40k to 50k is when I'd do it.
John

rumb

Im preparing to change my trans fluid. @$100 fluid $50 filter and $200 for assenmacher fluid pump. We got the car last year and it now has 50K on it.

Suppaa Mario

Yeah? Would it to much to ask if you can record it or make a video? If not just a process you used on how to change it?

rumb

I see what I can do!