the dipstick, how long is it on top to bottom? can you measure it for me?.. I plan to buy the fluid from mercedes benz.. perhaps that filter that I need to filter it out.. Gilly, the metal pieces are very fine.. I can see it when I use light to shine at it.. the bright reflection, thats how I saw it.. So I'm guessing I have to drain the torque converter and then release the fluid via the transmission drain bolt, than the transmission drain pan, replace gasket and filter? the filter is very cheap.. only $12 canadian..
yes I know the transmission service is a lifetime, but someone mentioned that to me, he noticed a significant improvement after the service.. I plan to do it every 100k anyways...