E-Class (W124) 1984-1995: E 260, E 300, E 320, E 420, E 500 (Includes CE, T, TD models)

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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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I'm plannign on changing the ATF and differencial fluids in my 93 300e 4matic. I was wondering how much atf i need and how much diff fluid i need. Also is there any other fluids i shoudl change (besides engine oil)
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 03:43 AM
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From the E-class owner's bible:

ATF: 6.5 qts (6.2 litres)
Rear axle: 1.16 qts (1.1 litres)
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 04:24 AM
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Remember that if you're not using a flush system like in the shops you're not going to be able to remove all 6.2 quarts of tranny fluid out. The torque converter on average holds about a quart of fluid.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:32 AM
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I am chagning my tranny cooler lines and my fluid and filter this weekend, I think I am going for Royal Purple or some sinthetic. I had royal purple in my rear diff in the 400E and it made a difference in mileage.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Where's a good place online to get Royal Purple - I'm going with that on next ATF service.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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If you're lucky some walmarts will have it.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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whats the best fluids to put into the tranny and (both diffs)
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 01:19 AM
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Dexron/Mercon III for trans, 75w-90 for your diffs.
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