SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: 5.5 AMG transmission fill port????
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2003 SL55 AMG
5.5 AMG transmission fill port????
This was originally posted on the S55 site, and moved by a moderator. It has already been posted on the SL55 AMG site. SORRY !
On my 2003 SL55 AMG engine, near the rear of the intakes on the passenger side, there is a tube that sticks up to about even with the top of the intakes that has a red 'cap' on it that is removable. This has the appearance of the fill tube for the transmission. There is no dipstick, but I purchased a universal one for checking trans fluid - I assume through this tube.
BUT - in investigating further, I find that behind the right (passenger side) cylinder head (between it and the firewall) there is another tube with a red cap on it that appears about the same diameter. It has a black cap with a red 'tab' on the side, and something like "for MB Technician Only" printed on the cap. This cap is probably an inch or two below the top of the valve cover.
I just want confirmation that after I drain the ATF from the pan, replace the filter and pan, that I FILL the transmission with the correct fluid through the tube by the intake manifold!!
Any clues about what the other 'tube' is for would be interesting to me!
THANKS for your help to a newby in regard to working on this great automobile.
Gary Knox
On my 2003 SL55 AMG engine, near the rear of the intakes on the passenger side, there is a tube that sticks up to about even with the top of the intakes that has a red 'cap' on it that is removable. This has the appearance of the fill tube for the transmission. There is no dipstick, but I purchased a universal one for checking trans fluid - I assume through this tube.
BUT - in investigating further, I find that behind the right (passenger side) cylinder head (between it and the firewall) there is another tube with a red cap on it that appears about the same diameter. It has a black cap with a red 'tab' on the side, and something like "for MB Technician Only" printed on the cap. This cap is probably an inch or two below the top of the valve cover.
I just want confirmation that after I drain the ATF from the pan, replace the filter and pan, that I FILL the transmission with the correct fluid through the tube by the intake manifold!!
Any clues about what the other 'tube' is for would be interesting to me!
THANKS for your help to a newby in regard to working on this great automobile.
Gary Knox
Last edited by kittyandgary; Dec 28, 2013 at 09:18 AM. Reason: dual posting
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From: Mass
2004 CLK55 AMG
The tube with the locking tab is for ATF.
If you plan on doing your own work join http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/welcome.jsp its free, it has all the part numbers and exploded views.
I would also get a copy of WIS for service information and repairs ( check ebay.)
If you plan on doing your own work join http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/welcome.jsp its free, it has all the part numbers and exploded views.
I would also get a copy of WIS for service information and repairs ( check ebay.)
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'15 T&C & '14 SL63
ok, so I have a clk63 cabrio and not an SL, but two questions:
1) So I have to buy the dipstick separate so i can check the fluid (as it doesn't come in the car)?
2) I didn't find a CLk63 version of the service manual on ebay... any idea where I can find one?
Thanks.
1) So I have to buy the dipstick separate so i can check the fluid (as it doesn't come in the car)?
2) I didn't find a CLk63 version of the service manual on ebay... any idea where I can find one?
Thanks.
