Ghettoeg6

Hi.. I'm at 120K miles on my 2010 4matic I just changed my oil and spark plugs last weekend. I plan on doing the transmission and brake fluid flush this weekend. i've read thru several posts and don't see this answered.

are you guys just buying ATF from MB dealership or will any brand do? how much is needed?

what about brake fluid? will and DOT4 do or are you guys buying it from MB dealership?



thanks for your help

leardriver

I bought 6 quarts of Mercedes blue transmission fluid, spec 236.15, online for about $59 shipped. The dealer was 2.5 times that.

KEY08

Make sure you follow the proper procedure for changing the trans fluid. If you've done it before then nevermind.

Ghettoeg6

this will be my first time

i was going to follow the video above. any tips would be appreciated.

Konigstiger probably has a pdf on this once he sees the post. thanks Konigstiger!

Ghettoeg6

do you remember what site you got it from?

cetialpha5

Be careful. There's two specs for the fluid, ATF 134 and ATF 134 FE. I believe in 2011 they went to ATF 134 FE which is the blue fluid. The previous fluid ATF 134 is red. For 2010 I believe it's still the red ATF 134. You can get a case of it at a Shell distributor for around $60 for a case of 12 quarts, they also carry the 134 FE also and that's a few dollars more. The fluid at the dealer is 20+ a quart.

https://www.shell.us/business-custom...r-locator.html

For brake fluid, you can use Super Dot 4, it's not really well speced out as it's slightly better than regular Dot 4. But Pentosin Super Dot 4 from Advance auto or whoever also works fine.

atraudes

I used Pentosin for transmission fluid, FWIW.

leardriver

It was a seller named turbosingle on ebay. Now it is $64.48 for 6 quarts, and that was enough. I didn't flush the cooler, but had a scan tool measuring temperature and set the level just as instructed. Looks way harder than it is, but I have a lift and recliner and refrigerator nearby.

Alandf

I bought the brake fluid from the dealership. Not that much more in price. If you get non-MB branded ,make sure it meets spec 331.0.
The MB part number is 000-989-08-07-01.
Cost me $19.50 a Quart or maybe a Liter . Need two for a complete flush

cetialpha5

If you search the old threads, Pentosin Super Dot 4 was ok to use. Advance Auto sells it for $16 a quart and you can use the 25% off coupon code on it so it's $12 a quart. They also have the 5 liter jug of it for $46 before the 25% off code.

Ghettoeg6

Thanks everyone. I appreciate it

jonUF02

I just did a brake flush with the Pentosin Super DOT 4 per the DIY write-up in this section. I only used a bit less than 2 quarts with what I would say is excessive bleed out. I don't know why the DIY says 3 quarts. The pressure bleeder tank is a good purchase, or find a friend to keep the reservoir full and another to pump the pedal. Considering electronic brake system, I'm not even sure if pumping the pedal would work, maybe with the car running I guess???