Transmission Fluid and stuff
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Transmission Fluid and stuff
MB has a sealed type set-up for ATF
Just wondering how often should I change the ATF
Also, for a E320, on average how long do the tranny last?
There seems to be an assumption that MB engines pretty much could last forever (or at least 500K) without major overhaul .. myth or fact?
Either case, even if MB engines do last a lifetime, and the body stucture/frame pretty much last a long time too, but if everything else falls apart after 5 years... it means very little.
Just wondering how often should I change the ATF
Also, for a E320, on average how long do the tranny last?
There seems to be an assumption that MB engines pretty much could last forever (or at least 500K) without major overhaul .. myth or fact?
Either case, even if MB engines do last a lifetime, and the body stucture/frame pretty much last a long time too, but if everything else falls apart after 5 years... it means very little.
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The (LIFETIME) Trans fluid is a Joke!
I Have seen Several fail Just out of MB warranty ..Then The Customer pays the bill..The Fluid was cooked on them
Its Best to change the Fluid and filter every 60k ..dont forget to drain the torque converter
most MB transmissions will last over 150k if taken care of
I Have seen Several fail Just out of MB warranty ..Then The Customer pays the bill..The Fluid was cooked on them
Its Best to change the Fluid and filter every 60k ..dont forget to drain the torque converter
most MB transmissions will last over 150k if taken care of
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On my own personal cars, I change the trans fluid and filter every 30,000 miles, even if it's a "lifetime fluid." It's cheap insurance, and much cheaper than a new transmission every 100K miles. Same with extended-life coolant, I change it every 30K miles. Cheaper than a new radiator or clogged-up water jackets in the block and heads.
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OK since the subject was brought up.Some people around here don't like the extended life anti freeze and switch over too the regular type.And just flush and change it more often.
They seem to think that the extended is more prone to gum things up.Would this work on my e320 with no bad side effects.Or should I just stick with the extended.
They seem to think that the extended is more prone to gum things up.Would this work on my e320 with no bad side effects.Or should I just stick with the extended.
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"Standard green coolant"
I had my radiator replaced under warranty and MB replaced the blue coolant with the green coolant. Why do you say "Mercedes-Benzes do not like that stuff"?
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Green coolant tends to make water pumps leak. They should have replaced the coolant with orange coolant. The blue coolant is MB factory-fill, you can't get it anywhere else.
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Coolant change time....
Guess I should change it to the orange/extended life coolant. Anything special I should know about changing it? Is there an air purge valve in the coolant path somewhere on the 3.2 liter V6? Thanks for the heads up Dave
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The trans will last if it is not abused and the fluid level is ok, like no leaks. I've seen some problems with the new 7speed auto tranny but basically just some factory flaws with the clutch packs. We just replaced them. Yes, the 722.6(5speedauto) is supposed to be maintenance free but go ahead and change the fluid if you want. I would do the filter as well. I don't remember the converter on those trannies having drains.
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Re: Coolant change time....
Originally posted by mleskovar
Guess I should change it to the orange/extended life coolant. Anything special I should know about changing it? Is there an air purge valve in the coolant path somewhere on the 3.2 liter V6? Thanks for the heads up Dave
Guess I should change it to the orange/extended life coolant. Anything special I should know about changing it? Is there an air purge valve in the coolant path somewhere on the 3.2 liter V6? Thanks for the heads up Dave
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From: Boston
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how much is it to change the fluid and the filter on a ML430? We've never changed ours before and found out about the "lifetime" fluid until i started on this forum 
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It just passed 62,000 miles...but the shifting is still very smooth (not during cold starts but when warmed up, very smooth).
Thanks!
:pIt just passed 62,000 miles...but the shifting is still very smooth (not during cold starts but when warmed up, very smooth).
Thanks!
