Can not refill my transmission
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2006 mercedes s430
Can not refill my transmission
I need to change my transmision filter on my 06 s430.I have some knowledge of the process except how to put the fluid back I was told you have to pump it in with a machine because I have no filler tube,anyone know
another way?
another way?
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Look in the engine compartment, right rear side, for a black tube with a red plastic cap.
Our cars don't have a transmission dipstick - Mercedes considers that a tool, and also (wrongly) said that the transmission was "filled for life".
You have to remove the plastic cap (usually breaking it in the process) to add fluid, and have to buy or make a dipstick to check the fluid level. They are available on eBay, and are easy to make.
The best deal that I know of on MB-approved fluid is Shell ATF 134. You may have to find a Shell distributor - usually costs $5-6/quart.
Our cars don't have a transmission dipstick - Mercedes considers that a tool, and also (wrongly) said that the transmission was "filled for life".
You have to remove the plastic cap (usually breaking it in the process) to add fluid, and have to buy or make a dipstick to check the fluid level. They are available on eBay, and are easy to make.
The best deal that I know of on MB-approved fluid is Shell ATF 134. You may have to find a Shell distributor - usually costs $5-6/quart.
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it's not something i would advise you to risk doing yourself...you need mb star diag computer to check the fluid level when the transmission is at the proper temperature etc etc...and yes you do need a pump with special fittings to properly put the fluid back into the transmission.
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it's not something i would advise you to risk doing yourself...you need mb star diag computer to check the fluid level when the transmission is at the proper temperature etc etc...and yes you do need a pump with special fittings to properly put the fluid back into the transmission.
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I am not at all trying to start anything BUT this information maybe a bit misleading. I changed my filter and fluid myself without Star or a "pump with special fittings". It is a very easy job really. The only thing you need really is the dipstick which can be purchased. My 2 cents.
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Since the dipstick tool is labeled in mm (no "full" mark), I would first take a reading prior to draining the old fluid, so to give you a reference point.
Just my $.02.
Mike T.
Just my $.02.
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Gentlemen, lets be clear here. The OP has the 722.9 7 speed G-Tronic, not the well known, and more end user serviceable 722.6 5 speed.
The 722.9 does require some more sophisticated filling and measuring equipment.
The 722.9 does require some more sophisticated filling and measuring equipment.
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I am not at all trying to start anything BUT this information maybe a bit misleading. I changed my filter and fluid myself without Star or a "pump with special fittings". It is a very easy job really. The only thing you need really is the dipstick which can be purchased. My 2 cents.
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My fault...I thought it had the 722.6 5-speed tranny.
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Can not refill my transmission
I appreciate all the replies,when in manual shift it shifts 6 times I don't know
if that helps tell what kind of transmission I have or not??????
if that helps tell what kind of transmission I have or not??????
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You have the 722.9 transmisson (7 speed), not the 722.6 tranmission which is a 5 speed. The 722.9 is harder to do a tranmission service on. It does require special tools and pumps to pump the fluid back into the car, as well as Star system to do this after it reaches a certain temperature.
