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Old Jul 7, 2020 | 01:40 PM
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Unhappy TRANNY SHIFTS HARD

Hey guys & gals!

My S550 trans is shifting harder than usual after a transmission fluid flush/change. Anyone having similar problems? Any input would be appreciated

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Old Jul 8, 2020 | 12:50 AM
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Did you check the fluid level?
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Originally Posted by Shaveen97
Hey guys & gals!

My S550 trans is shifting harder than usual after a transmission fluid flush/change. Anyone having similar problems? Any input would be appreciated

S550 FACELIFT 4Matic
year and mileage?
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Old Jul 9, 2020 | 12:25 AM
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Who did the "Flush/Change?" Do you KNOW that they used the right fluid to refill? They give it a fresh filter? If done at Joe Blow's corner garage do they have a dipstick to accurately measure trans oil level?

FWIW.... My car consistently shifts more smoothly after I give it fresh ATF.



Originally Posted by Shaveen97
Hey guys & gals!

My S550 trans is shifting harder than usual after a transmission fluid flush/change. Anyone having similar problems? Any input would be appreciated

S550 FACELIFT 4Matic
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Old Jul 11, 2020 | 01:27 PM
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Sounds like not enough transmission fluid.
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