One thing I've heard, not sure if it's true or crap, but I've read that trans filters last much longer than most people use them for before they're resistant or even close to being plugged.

So I figured every maybe 30k I'd change the fluid and every other fluid change I'll change the filter.

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Yes the trans fluid says very clean I guess it is possible to reuse the filter. I would like to comment that unlike on many old American cars where the automatic transmission filter is only a fine screen the Mercedes filter actually has a filter element in it.

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I'd be willing to bet that makes a difference in how often it needs to be changed. I guess MB isn't kidding about the 30k interval of changing the filter. A screen would take longer to plug than a true filter.

Probably part of why our transmissions usually last longer than the American cars. I'd bet the low HP of our diesels helps as well. I've got a 6.2L Diesel Suburban with 260k on the clock and the trans is flawless. Speaking of No Power! Now that's a slow ride! I'd bet it'll beat a 240 in the 1/4 mile but not by a long-shot!

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-E300d '99 350k
-Suburban '93 220k
-TDI Jetta '03 350k
Sold
-F250 '96 7.3
-Dodge Ram 12V
-E320 '95 200k
-E320 Wagon 1994 155k
-300d Turbo '87 187k miles
-E320 1994 200k
-300d Turbo '84 245k (sold to Dan62)
-300d Turbo '84 180k
-300sd '80 300k
-7.3 Powerstroke Diesel 15P Van 500k+ miles
-190d '89 Non Turbo 2.5 5cyl 240k (my first MB)
Tom's Imports of Columbia MO Ruined the IP in changing leaky delivery valve O-Rings - Refused to stand behind his work. Mid-MO MB drivers-AVOID Tom's.

i dont think its the HP i would be worried about, weve got more torque than most v8's.

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