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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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How to add tranny fluid?
where do i pour in the tranny fluid on an 08 ML550?
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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just found out it cant be done.... ive had enough of this mercedes benz bull ****, horrible service at the dealer (always forgetting to order parts) bla bla bla

almost nothing is diy, i hate mercedes, what a load of german crap
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Of course you didn't need to add transmission fluid.

And, if you did, it would be a warranty fix.

The "load" is the OP in this instance.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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I was wondering why you needed to add some. The Mercedes tranny is actually designed to be that way so the owner wouldnt have to do anything to it.
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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just found out it cant be done.... ive had enough of this mercedes benz bull ****, horrible service at the dealer (always forgetting to order parts) bla bla bla

almost nothing is diy, i hate mercedes, what a load of german crap
It's not a DIY job, bro ...........
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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hits a barrier, tranny cooler thing leaked out most of tranny fluid,

i replaced the cooler and needed to top of the fluid. (non of this is covered under warrenty)
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It's not a DIY job, bro ...........
it is on almost every other car including my bmw
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You can buy the special tool that allows filling transmission via the drain plug hole.
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You can buy the special tool that allows filling transmission via the drain plug hole.
do you know what its called? cuz the last thing i want to do is tow the truck to mercedes just so they can fill the fluid and probably rob me with a rediculous price
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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do you know what its called? cuz the last thing i want to do is tow the truck to mercedes just so they can fill the fluid and probably rob me with a rediculous price
You drive a 60K+ suv having a MB dealer work on your car wont hurt the bank that much. Its a good thing to go through Mercedes dealers for service on everything to keep the service records A+. Could keep going but no point.
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do you know what its called? cuz the last thing i want to do is tow the truck to mercedes just so they can fill the fluid and probably rob me with a rediculous price
One can be jury rigged from a small hand pump for 1 qt bottles (available at NAPA), some tygon tubing and a fitting with the same threads as the drain plug.

The only problem you'll run into is the need for the Star Diagnosis System to measure the temperature when setting the level; and the level is extremely temperature sensitive.

You also need to use only MB ATF (available only at a MBUSA dealer) and to exercise ultra cleanliness.
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the last thing i want to do is tow the truck to mercedes
That's correct--you want it flatbedded, not towed.
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That's correct--you want it flatbedded, not towed.
thats what i meant.... but seems like it should be ok to drive there.... all the leaked out was what was in the condenser....... still about 7/8 left
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thats what i meant.... but seems like it should be ok to drive there.... all the leaked out was what was in the condenser....... still about 7/8 left
I wouldn't. That transmission is extremely sensitive to fluid level.

You might be OK, but you might burn up some very expensive parts.
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I wouldn't. That transmission is extremely sensitive to fluid level.

You might be OK, but you might burn up some very expensive parts.
do you think that cooling might be the issue, because the lubrication seems to be fine, it shifts into D and R perfectly
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2008? have you driven more than 50k for it to be out of warranty?
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Originally Posted by UR2SLO
You drive a 60K+ suv having a MB dealer work on your car wont hurt the bank that much. Its a good thing to go through Mercedes dealers for service on everything to keep the service records A+. Could keep going but no point.
I don't agree here. I just had Service D (40K mile) done today. $896 to change some fluids and replace a couple filters. $900 for routine service?! Although I would be nervous to go anywhere but the dealer to have it done, that is ridiculous for what it is!
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