Trans service
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also if you look at the pan if it has two oval indentations- it is the new nag2+ tranny and requires blue fluid
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From Fcpeuro site:
Mercedes-Benz S550
2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 Auto Trans Fluid
From Production Date: 6-22-2010
236.15 Blue Fluid, Do not mix with Red Fluid
2011 Mercedes-Benz S550 Auto Trans Fluid
From Production Date: 6-22-2010
236.15 Blue Fluid, Do not mix with Red Fluid
Mercedes-Benz S550
2010 Mercedes-Benz S550 Auto Trans Fluid
From Production Date: 6-22-2010
236.15 Blue Fluid, Do not mix with Red Fluid
2011 Mercedes-Benz S550 Auto Trans Fluid
From Production Date: 6-22-2010
236.15 Blue Fluid, Do not mix with Red Fluid
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2012 w221
so 2012 w221 falls under the service transmission at 7 years or 70k miles correct ?
I am at 5 years and 21k miles. Wondering if I should get it done. Any advise will be appreciated.
I am at 5 years and 21k miles. Wondering if I should get it done. Any advise will be appreciated.
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I would not waste your money. If it is rated for 7 yrs or 70K I would wait until you get closer to that threshold. A good indy mechanic should be able to tell you what you have.
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Well The dealership wants $450 for it and I have a credit that expires Jan 31 for $130. Trying to see if I should make use of that on the transmission service as I already have the oil change done 2 months ago.
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If they will do it for 320 you might as well do it. I guess it depends on how long you are keeping the car. If you are going to sell it in the next few years, why bother. Otherwise it will be due within the next few years.
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2012 w221
build date is end of 2012.
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Here is a novel idea, take it to the dealer or a mechanic you trust and ask them. I knew I had an honest shop when they called me and told me I really did not have to do the service until 7 yrs or 70K. They could have easily just done it and charged me 400 bucks. Dealer confirmed what they were saying. Blue fluid service life is longer than red according to them.
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I know the dealer did mine when i bought the car, had 35k miles and they did a service c on the car. which included trans service. I thought it was a great value added to the car when i bought it.
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it is.
however, the clutches elevated burnout and solenoid prone-to-clog mesh strainers are the same since it is the same tranny. hence my advice to change all 722.9 trannies oil regardless of color is as mentioned above.
however, the clutches elevated burnout and solenoid prone-to-clog mesh strainers are the same since it is the same tranny. hence my advice to change all 722.9 trannies oil regardless of color is as mentioned above.
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All 722.9 transmissions made after June 2010 are the upgraded versions and have blue fluid with a change interval of 7 years or 70K miles, however, as stated previously most dealers still recommend 4 years or 40K because most components are the same. I replaced mine at 4 years 25K and will continue to do so every 4 years or 40K while I have the car. Cheap insurance in my opinion.
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so even though I have only 22k miles @ 5 years, am I going to be wasting money doing it now vs when the actual mileage hits 37-40k ? or because of the time frame (5 years) its actually good to get it done for the discounted price?
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Based on the issues with these transmissions it is recommended to get the service done at the year or mileage interval. If I were you, I would get the service done due to age at the discounted amount.
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