Thread: 1987 300TDT Wagon transmission slipping and no power at slow speed when cold.
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Old 10-11-2019, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SkippyJasper View Post
Low transmission fluid comes to mind. It expands when warm and probably just meets the minimum level.

How long since the last transmission drain, filter and refill?

That vintage had a no maintenance (sealed for life) recommendation from MB. That has since been changed to a service every 40-60,000 miles.


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Transmission fluid level had been checked and is at level.
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