Differential Fluid
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1992 400E (86 300E, 98 S420) - Retired
Differential Fluid
changing my differential fluid today, but was wondering how much i should replace it with. Any Brand recommendations?
thanks alot.
Nick
thanks alot.
Nick
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Very true...MB does recommend ONLY their stuff...
I think ALL manufacturers prefer you use their stuff, for what gain is ceratinly debatable...more probably linked to money and quality control...which shouldn't be a problem if you do your homework and choose a decent aftermarket product that has been proven to be as good if not better than OEM.
I think ALL manufacturers prefer you use their stuff, for what gain is ceratinly debatable...more probably linked to money and quality control...which shouldn't be a problem if you do your homework and choose a decent aftermarket product that has been proven to be as good if not better than OEM.
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yes it was fairly simple. if you can change oil you can do this.
i took the pan off to remove some sludge and i also had a leak.
i scraped off all the RTV sealant and replaced it. Make sure you do this.
i just drove it up on some ramps to do this. it was easy to do i i feel some extra ponies that i didn't have before. i highly recommend this.
i used some Mobil 1 Fluid 85W-90 weight. NON synthetic. mercedes DOES NOT recommend using synthetic. did it along with an oil change in about an hour.
i took the pan off to remove some sludge and i also had a leak.
i scraped off all the RTV sealant and replaced it. Make sure you do this.
i just drove it up on some ramps to do this. it was easy to do i i feel some extra ponies that i didn't have before. i highly recommend this.
i used some Mobil 1 Fluid 85W-90 weight. NON synthetic. mercedes DOES NOT recommend using synthetic. did it along with an oil change in about an hour.
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Originally Posted by Nick_M_51988
oh and FYI the mercedes differential oil is Mobil 1. same as the oil. mercedes uses Mobil Products and slaps their name on it.
what about power steering fluid?
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Originally Posted by nrddct
what about power steering fluid?
also on synthetic oil, i know it has been approved by mercedes to use it as
Brake Fluid
Motor Oil
and tranny oil (only on 90-93 models for some reason.)
