W163 ATF Valvoline Maxlife DEX/MERC
09-17-2016, 05:26 PM
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W163 ATF Valvoline Maxlife DEX/MERC
Valvoline Maxlife DEX/MERC ATF is a full synthetic fluid that works great in the MB 5 speed auto. Have used it extensively with flawless results.
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That can be considered a hot take on the atf debate but I've used it for 10k miles on a 160k car and seems fine so far. My major issues have been from the k springs and probably lack of fluid changes before I got it.
How many miles have you used it?
How many miles have you used it?
09-19-2016, 05:54 PM
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If I tell you, you wont believe me; so lets just say its over 100K. BTW, the trans ran and shifted better from the get go...I prefer it over MB. Switched when I replaced the elec conductor plate and plug.
More hacks: OEM fuel pump is Bosch p/n 69498 $79...easily replaced inside the MB housing. Clogged CATs can be fixed by lightly tapping them with a hammer while idling. This breaks up the carbon deposits so that they can pass through. The cats stranded me till i thought of trying this. Necessity... the mother****** of invention!
More hacks: OEM fuel pump is Bosch p/n 69498 $79...easily replaced inside the MB housing. Clogged CATs can be fixed by lightly tapping them with a hammer while idling. This breaks up the carbon deposits so that they can pass through. The cats stranded me till i thought of trying this. Necessity... the mother****** of invention!
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