drained wrong fluid by mistage, don't know how or where to refill
04-07-2007, 06:59 PM
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drained wrong fluid by mistage, don't know how or where to refill
Hi everyone,
There is a 5mm allen drain plug right behind the transmission on an 04 e500 4matic. I will spare details to preserve the rest of my dignity but I have drained that fluid by accident.
1. Is this the transfer case?
2. What goes in it?
3. How do i refill it?
Tom.
There is a 5mm allen drain plug right behind the transmission on an 04 e500 4matic. I will spare details to preserve the rest of my dignity but I have drained that fluid by accident.
1. Is this the transfer case?
2. What goes in it?
3. How do i refill it?
Tom.
04-07-2007, 07:27 PM
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that fluid you drained with a 5mm hex is the transmission fluid. depending on which tranny you have, it fills via the dipstick tube on top that has a lock on it or bottom (7g tronic) with a special filling adapter.
04-08-2007, 09:05 PM
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The fluid is checked with a factory dipstick took. There is a procedure for it and the car has to be warm. Not the engine but the transmission to get an accurate reading.
04-09-2007, 11:29 AM
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Nevertheless, I wouldn't start the engine until I'd replaced at least some of the fluid.
Again, best bet is to have car hauled to a real mechanic.
