SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Want to change Transmission Fluid.. Can i use Royal Purple
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08 ML350, 2011 E550 Cab
Want to change Transmission Fluid.. Can i use Royal Purple
I am going to do a complete oil change, and differential change. I thought while i was down there, i might as well change the trans fluid and filter.
I have used Royal purple products on other cars with great results. However, i have never used their MAX ATF fluid.
Royal purple's website says i can use the MAX ATF on Mercedes Benz 236.x
BUT then later states:
Please note: Max ATF is not recommended or an approved warranty replacement for: Aisin Warner AW-1, Ford Type F, Ford Mercon SP & Mercon LV, GM Dexron VI, Mercedes Benz MB 236.12 & 236.14, Shell M1375.4 (ZF 6-Speed AT) and Toyota WS. Max ATF is not recommended for use in any CVT applications.
So, what trans do i have in my 2004 Sl55, and can i use this instead of OEM?
Anyone else used it???
Thanks
Nick
I have used Royal purple products on other cars with great results. However, i have never used their MAX ATF fluid.
Royal purple's website says i can use the MAX ATF on Mercedes Benz 236.x
BUT then later states:
Please note: Max ATF is not recommended or an approved warranty replacement for: Aisin Warner AW-1, Ford Type F, Ford Mercon SP & Mercon LV, GM Dexron VI, Mercedes Benz MB 236.12 & 236.14, Shell M1375.4 (ZF 6-Speed AT) and Toyota WS. Max ATF is not recommended for use in any CVT applications.
So, what trans do i have in my 2004 Sl55, and can i use this instead of OEM?
Anyone else used it???
Thanks
Nick
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2007 E63 w/P30 and Eurotech CF Diffuser
This is the link to the oil specification cross reference based on transmission. I do not know the transmission you have, but the 722.6 is likely.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/downlo...P-0231-01A.pdf
When you find which MB specification you should be using, look here.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolistenmain.php
Royal Purple is not on their list.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/downlo...P-0231-01A.pdf
When you find which MB specification you should be using, look here.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolistenmain.php
Royal Purple is not on their list.
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07 S550 & 05 SL55
ya stick to their list
i personally dont understand the hype behind royal purple but that is just me
there are many good oil companies out there
id suggest contacting a local mercedes specific shop that deals with modifcations and engine work
they will be much more helpful than the mb dealer
i personally race motorcycles and i run amsoil which is a smaller company that most outside of the enthusiast or racing world wont know about but they produce a top notch oil
i personally dont understand the hype behind royal purple but that is just me
there are many good oil companies out there
id suggest contacting a local mercedes specific shop that deals with modifcations and engine work
they will be much more helpful than the mb dealer
i personally race motorcycles and i run amsoil which is a smaller company that most outside of the enthusiast or racing world wont know about but they produce a top notch oil
