Auto Trans Fluid for '96 E320
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'96 E320; 170K miles with extensive rust!
Auto Trans Fluid for '96 E320
Just checked my ATF dipstick while the engine is warm and it is a bit on the low side; although the color is "perfectly pink". This is the 4-speed unit; what is the proper fluid? The owners manual says to only use "MB fluid". Also, what is the capacity between the "hi" and "lo" marks on the dipstick? Thanks.
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Atf3
atf4 dex3 do not use the fluid made for the 5 speed.Measure at operating temp with engine running.Ever been changed ?probably time.
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'96 E320; 170K miles with extensive rust!
ohlord, just to clarify, the correct fluid is ATF-3?
The Pennzoil site lists the following:
Pennzoil® ATF+3 ATF
Pennzoil® ATF+3 is an automatic transmission fluid designed specifically for automatic transmissions and transaxles used in Chrysler vehicles. It is fully compatible with Pennzoil® 7176 ATF. It is manufactured with specially selected friction modifiers, highly refined base oils and a shear stable viscosity index improver. ATF+3 ATF has excellent oxidation and thermal stability for long mileage component protection.
The Pennzoil site lists the following:
Pennzoil® ATF+3 ATF
Pennzoil® ATF+3 is an automatic transmission fluid designed specifically for automatic transmissions and transaxles used in Chrysler vehicles. It is fully compatible with Pennzoil® 7176 ATF. It is manufactured with specially selected friction modifiers, highly refined base oils and a shear stable viscosity index improver. ATF+3 ATF has excellent oxidation and thermal stability for long mileage component protection.
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Any of the
fluids that is compatible with dex3.The 722.4 trans is very robust and less sensitive to trans issues compared to the 722.6 trans.
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