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Has anyone changed their transfer case fluid on here? If so, can anyone give input as to what the color/smell of the fluid was when your fluid was removed?
I did mine today on my 4Matic and the fluid wasn’t completely black, but it was not the gold color that the new oil looked like. Not even close to be fair.
I’ve changed my transfer case fluid about 4 times now, and every time it comes out the same color. Cars running like new (talking about the drive train in this instance). No problems with shifting or any grinding that I can feel or hear.
I’ve changed my transmission, front differential/rear differential, and transfer case fluid every 40,000 miles. Front and rear differential fluid look new every time I service it. Transfer case as mentioned looks black. Is this normal? I would expect that the transfer case have clearer fluid than the transmission or differentials because it shouldn’t be working as hard as the diffs or tranny.
I had the automatic transmission fluid/service done and the rear differential fluid changed when the car (E400) was six years old. However, I didn't see anything in the maintenance requirements regarding changing the transfer case fluid at 40k miles, which I'm nearing. Where did you see that about changing the transfer case fluid?
I had the automatic transmission fluid/service done and the rear differential fluid changed when the car (E400) was six years old. However, I didn't see anything in the maintenance requirements regarding changing the transfer case fluid at 40k miles, which I'm nearing. Where did you see that about changing the transfer case fluid?
I don't believe there is a "set time" to change the transfer case fluid for the W213. I don't see it in my mercedes car manual either. But when you look at some mercedes dealer sites, they say to change the tranny fluid and filter: https://www.mercedesbenzoftyler.com/...-benz-e-class/
What I can assume is that the transfer case and diff fluids should also be changed every 60,000-100,000 miles (probably depending on driving habit and weather conditions). If you look at some videos online of MB service centers, they'll say they don't have service intervals for rear and front diffs (including the transfer case). https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1219402620092882
The diffs and transfer cases do have fill and drain screws. So it's a "why not" type of deal. If you look at my picture you can see the fluid is pretty black. I do push my car a lot and do illegal amounts of speed especially on the autobahn and through other countries. Heat and warm weather also don't help. So i'd rather be proactive and do the service my self every 40,000 miles than have to buy a new transfer case or rear/front diff for thousands of dollars.
I would do the transfer case service my self if I were you. Super easy to do.
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