How do I check the transmission fluid level?
#1
Junior Member
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How do I check the transmission fluid level?
Hi everyone:
I searched about this topic but did not get any clear answer. I have a 2006 S500 7 speed with NO transmission dipstick tube. All I see is a big black round rubber cap on top of the transmission (i guess that this is where the transmission dipstick tube was supposed to be?). How do I check for the transmission fluid level? All instructions i see so far are showing cars WITH the tube. Thanks
tnn
I searched about this topic but did not get any clear answer. I have a 2006 S500 7 speed with NO transmission dipstick tube. All I see is a big black round rubber cap on top of the transmission (i guess that this is where the transmission dipstick tube was supposed to be?). How do I check for the transmission fluid level? All instructions i see so far are showing cars WITH the tube. Thanks
tnn
#2
Senior Member
This seems to be relevant:
https://www.benzworld.org/forums/w21...7g-tronic.html
If accurate, it's just like my new Tundra - a standpipe determines fluid level. You must do the checking at a specified temperature range, and you're looking for a flow that assures you the fluid draining out is actually fluid from above the standpipe, not just a dribble trapped within the standpipe. For the 722.9, your transmission, it looks like you need a special fill adapter. For my Tundra, I bought a pressure fill unit, but it goes in through a plug on the side of the housing.
It's a PITA.
If I had your transmission, I would do the fluid check after I had changed the fluid. For all the trouble, might as well have new fluid in there.
https://www.benzworld.org/forums/w21...7g-tronic.html
If accurate, it's just like my new Tundra - a standpipe determines fluid level. You must do the checking at a specified temperature range, and you're looking for a flow that assures you the fluid draining out is actually fluid from above the standpipe, not just a dribble trapped within the standpipe. For the 722.9, your transmission, it looks like you need a special fill adapter. For my Tundra, I bought a pressure fill unit, but it goes in through a plug on the side of the housing.
It's a PITA.
If I had your transmission, I would do the fluid check after I had changed the fluid. For all the trouble, might as well have new fluid in there.
#3
Super Member
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Prepare to have your mind blown at the stupidity that is mercedes-benz.
Aaahahahah you want to check the transmission fluid you do? AAaaaaaaahahahahahahhahahah
Prepare to have your mind blown at the stupidity that is mercedes-benz.
#4
Senior Member
My Tundra requires the same procedure.
IF you want to check the fluid, you have to have the truck on a lift, set the temperature, and get out your fluid pump.