Yup, that's the little fella's - bit like calling asking for a Hoover when you want a vacuum cleaner




just gone out there to check the fluid when the engine is cold, it reads maybe 30-35mm over the top mark?

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)

The line to the tranny goes through the VCV so make sure the VCV has a good connection to the vacuum pump.

A vacuum leak won't cause the fluid level to rise. You did that

Sixto
87 300D

Cheers Sixto,

The way I have always checked the tranny fluid is to get the engine up to temp, pull over somewhere flat and then to cycle through the gear x 3 then check the level.

Other recommendations don't mention the cycling of gears just put into 'P' and check - could this be the problem in overfilling?

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)

You should get the tranny up to temp. The engine will get to temp far sooner. Even the engine oil isn't to temp when the coolant gauge first indicates 85*C or whatever is normal for your engine. Dr. Booth said to go for a 20 mile highway run. My rule of thumb is the tip of the dipstick should be too hot to keep your fingers on when the the fluid is at temp.

Sixto
87 300D

The engine/transmission was hot, drove to the MOT testing station which is 25 minutes then 20 mins on ramps with engine running while testing, then back home -

What about the cycling of gears is this necessary?

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)

Proper internal level for the "Check"

'Always, the biggest problem for me was finding a "Perfectly" flat space

I now use a 48" level on a cement pad
(In both directions...lengthwise and sideways)
before I'm happy that it's "Flat".

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I did an unscientific test years ago in an 87 SDL that showed no discernable difference going from D to P then checking vs first leaving the shifter in each position for a 3-count then back to P before checking.

Out of curiosity, what's the fluid level when cold? The FSM has specs for each model but 10-12mm below the min mark is common.

A personal thing - I aim for the middle of the min-max band when topping(!) any fluid in any car so there's a little room for error. What are the chances of finding an absolutely level spot on a round planet?

Sixto
87 300D