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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 01:35 AM
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how to check transmission fluid level with OEM tranny dipstick?
hi, i have a oem tranny dipstick for 06 e55, but the dipstick did not go in all the way. it did not show anything on the dipstick when i pull it out. is it normal that the dipstick does not go in all the way?? plz help me out guys. thx.
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Originally Posted by Shum_AMG
hi, i have a oem tranny dipstick for 06 e55, but the dipstick did not go in all the way. it did not show anything on the dipstick when i pull it out. is it normal that the dipstick does not go in all the way?? plz help me out guys. thx.
Yes, it goes all of the way down to the pan. Not being silly, but are you placing it in the correct tube? Also, it should be round, sort of like a rope.
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Originally Posted by pearlpower
Yes, it goes all of the way down to the pan. Not being silly, but are you placing it in the correct tube? Also, it should be round, sort of like a rope.
yes, i place it in the correct tube. its near by the firewall. it has some # on the dipstick. do you know whats the correct parts #?
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make sure you're not using the oil tube. The tranny tube is protected by a tamper proof cap.
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The dipstick itself does NOT totally enter the tranny tube; however, it does go all the way town into the pan. These MB dipsticks are universal.
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Originally Posted by gp500e
The dipstick itself does NOT totally enter the tranny tube; however, it does go all the way town into the pan. These MB dipsticks are universal.
How far dose the dipstick go into the tube and how long did the dipstick outside the tube??
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 02:33 PM
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I'm far from home (Miami Beach), but if I remember correctly it was a good few inches. LOL
You do have indicator marks at the end of that dipstick? Mine did. Can u post a pic?
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Yes. It had indicator mark
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So if most of that dipstick went down that tranny tube you should be getting fluid on that dipstick. If not, your low. Instead if just adding fluid you may consider having a tranny service performed; draining/dropping the pan, changing the filter, gasket and drain bolt.
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Originally Posted by gp500e
So if most of that dipstick went down that tranny tube you should be getting fluid on that dipstick. If not, your low. Instead if just adding fluid you may consider having a tranny service performed; draining/dropping the pan, changing the filter, gasket and drain bolt.
I just did a tranny svc. Replace filer, connector and oil gasket. Then I fill up 3.7qt. I wonder if the dipstick went down to the pan. Coz I did not get reading on the indicator mark. Maybe fluid low??
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The dipstick can often get caught up in the middle. Play with it, rotate,etc while inserting to get past this point.
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