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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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AAMCO $99 Power Purge
Does anyone recommend going to AAMCO? I'm interested in changing the transmission fluid on my 97 e320 with 61,000 miles. AAMCO has been advertising their power purge for $99 which includes annual transmission fluid changes for the lifetime of the car. Thanks for any response...
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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Don't do it!
Dude, don't event think about it!!! The Mercedes 5 speed transmission that's put into the 97 E320 requires a special blended synthetic oil only manufactered by Mercedes Benz, what those guys use is Regular Dex. It's not good for your tranmission at all. Even the Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF isn't good for your car, its formulated for cars that use regluar Dex fluid. What you could do is buy the Synthetic oil from the dealership and then let Aamco install it. I'm not sure how much oil you tranny takes, but the dealership will know. Goood Luck with the car!
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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Just go to a trusted Independent mechanic or actually go to the dealer. The MB fluid is the only stuff that can be used. Otherwise the results will be disasterous. Changing the fluid at this mileage is an excellent idea for mantaining the life of this wonderful transmission!
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Don't let anyone other than a dealer touch the transmission
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Changing the fluid at this mileage is an excellent idea for mantaining the life of this wonderful transmission!
How about transmission flush? :p
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Originally Posted by benchang88
How about transmission flush? :p
I guess that would work
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Old Mar 14, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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AAMCO Power Purge is Trans Flush
That's what the power purge is -- a trans flush for the life of the car, once a year.
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Don't let anyone other than a dealer touch the transmission
agreed. Either dealer or independent MB place who has had experience.
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How Much Does A Trans Flush Cost?
Originally Posted by GDawgC220
agreed. Either dealer or independent MB place who has had experience.
What do they usually charge for a trans flush?
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Non-Synthetic ATF is usually about $200
Synthetic ATF is about $250 (I believe it's around $11/quart of the fluid)

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W5a580 722.6 Tranny
So you're saying I should only use MB trans fluid in the 722.6 transmission? That's the trans I assume I have in my 97 E320?
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