Doing a trans filter change on my 1985 300CD. Had this car for a year so far and the trans is a little funny but has never gotten worse. It is a little hesitant after you shift from P to D and the first shift of a journey is always really hard. The it seems to have no real issues. It has never gotten worse or better and I figure I won't worry too much about it. That being said, I'd still like to change the fluid and filter for general maintenance.

Any recommended brands/weight/type or any additives to recommend?

Thanks.

I always run AmsOil, they make ATF, and that is what I use. Works great, but is $15 a quart.

I use Valvoline MaxLife Dex/Merc .

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84 CD

Yeah i used Valvoline high mileage maxlife dex/merc too, i guess thats what its called. I have no complaints, im sure any new fresh dextron fluid is better than old to be honest.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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my recipe:

any good DEXII or DEXIII atf will do..
no additives are recommended.


cheers,


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w126 500SEC gen II euro, powered by OM617 turbo stolen from 84 300SD 2.88 diff,EGR blinded
next wish/project: w114 coupe OM603 powered