Why is the dipstick sooo special can't you just measure 53mm - 64mm from the bottom of a empty bicycle brake cable (the housing), warm up the trans then measure... Done deal..

BTW my 1998 E430 has the TC Drain plug

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Peter L. House
1998 Sport E430
Azure Blue
110,000k Miles

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
V8 Bucket Seats
Factory Moon Roof