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Old Apr 16, 2024 | 10:31 PM
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Rear axle fluid change -- how often?

My E400 4matic wagon is a little over 6 years old with 36k miles on it. Should I change the rear axle/differential fluid now?

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According to the service interval sheet I have, you're supposed to change the differential fluid every three years/30,000 miles using AP3500-P-3501CMH fluid for electonic differentials. I don't know how much fluid to buy and from where. I suppose I could always buy the fluid from an MB parts counter. Does anyone know how much fluid I'll need?
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Originally Posted by Long Islander
My E400 4matic wagon is a little over 6 years old with 36k miles on it. Should I change the rear axle/differential fluid now?
According to the Service interval, only locking diffs require fluid replacement every 30K . Don't believe your S213 has a locking diff.
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