PewterGreyBenz

Getting ready to do a transmission flush, oil change, rear end flush ... Is this good for my ride? or would you suggest something different? Thanks!

Rear Differential



Transmission: Do I use the same fluid as above?



Oil Change

Plutoe

As long as they all meet the MB specs for your car----go for it, however I doubt very seriously that the transmision fluid is aproved.

Double check you differential fluid---I believe it is either 80 or 85W

Very odd that a gasser would use a 0W40 motor oil


I would do more homework----- call a dealer or send a friend!

boardboy330

MB specifies 0W-40 as being first choice.

Plutoe

Very good, research really does pay off------ can't seattle sam you

boardboy330

Not a clue what you mean. The spec you are looking for is 229.5. Generally the thinner the oil, the easier it lubricates the motor. 0W-40 is what MB moved over to a few years ago. My w163 was pushed to it a while back.

vettdvr

Mobile 1 0W40 European formula meets 229.5 and is what I used in my E500 for 130,000 miles with oil changes at 13,000 based on FSS. It is a good choice for engine oil in the gas MB engine and approved by MB.

grane

Approved fluid maybe listed in your OM. Also, look in your OM pack for a publication "Approved fluids" or search on this Forum for a link to the (German) MB Approved fluids. Glyn Ruck has many posts on the subject. Look at his recommendations.