The 85 300D and the 80 240D, Iam using Amsoil Synthetic ATF.

When I swaped in the 4-spd into the 85, I first used Amsoil syn gear lube. my thinking was the trans had over 200K on it and maybe a little sloppy and the slightly thicker oil would help. shifted ok, but slowed down the rotational speed of the gears to shift into the next gear.

When I drained it and went to the ATF, it just smoothed out the shifting.

I have been using the Amsoil gear lube in the 5-spd in my old Datsun PU for over 400,000K and worked ok, so couldn`t see a reason it wouldn`t work on the Mercedes. but did make a difference.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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