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Transmission dipstick and fluid question (85 300D)
I want to change my transmission fluid, but cannot find synthetic Dex/Merc, anyone know who carries it or if there is some other type I can use? Also I took my dipstick out and I don't know how to read it. It has a red cap, and the stick is zig zag near the bottom of the stick. Where is the fill line?
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There should be a fill line on the dipstick, but it can be tricky to see. As for synthetic fluid, Mobil 1 synthetic ATF is pretty much universal.
http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Other_Products/Mobil_1_Synthetic_ATF.aspx |
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I used BG synthetic ATF and am more than pleased. It was $5/qt and shifts are nice and smooth.
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----------------- 1984 300D 193.5k miles ASTM-certified B100 bio when able |
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The lower of the two marks indicate a "cold" reading and the higher mark indicates a "hot" reading.
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Ok, got the mobil 1 fluid, thanks!
Is it ok if I drain and fill multiple times to replace most of the old fluid? Like this: drain x liters, add x liters, drive drain x liters, add x liters, drive drain x liters, change filter, add x liters, drive |
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You should also have a drain plug on the torque converter so you can drain all the fluid and replace it.
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"Life is tough...it's even tougher if you're stupid." John Wayne Dave Pawleys Island, SC '79 300CD |
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Yep just drain the torque converter and when you drop the pan to change the filter empty what ever is left, you will have virtually zero old fluid left over.
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