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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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how to find out transmission model??

Hi,

I have a 1995 S500. Why can I look to find out the type of transmission I have.

Transmission is not very smooth lately, want to change oil and filter. Need to know if it uses non-synthetic or the life-time fluid.

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Old Jul 30, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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95 is the earlier gearbox - it will have E/S switch not S/W

this means its the non-electronic box. therefore the 'normal' fluid - but i'd still get the right stuff from MB themselves - the price difference is worth the worry factor imho.
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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What's E/S and S/W?? I have neither.
I have an ASR button....
Thanks
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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Economy/Standard

Winter/Standard

Economy and winter both start the car off in first gear unless the kickdown button is pushed down or the gear selector in first.
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Just to answer part of your earlier question, your transmission is:

722.370 AUTOMATIC FOUR-SPEED TRANSMISSION WITH CONVERTER, MODEL YEAR '95

I have had no problems using a decent Dexron in any of the MBs I have owned, usually Castrol is my first choice. The electronically operated models that guy referred to do use a different fluid. And, 1996 and newer, MB only recommends the MB Synthetic trans fluid.

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