I'm thinking it could be the fluid change. I've been told that a 2-3 flare only at cold is a seal leaking that expands when warmed up. My 190D did the same thing. If older vehicles being switched to syn oil can cause leaks, I guess it can happen in a trans; the molecular structure of the syn oil being smaller and more consistent.

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Michael LaFleur

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