Okay. here is the deal. I have a 1987 190e 2.3-16V with a 5 speed transmission. I contacted the mercedes dealer in my area asking what fluid i should use in the transmission. They said to use dexron II ATF. I about jumped out of my seat! I have always figured that you are supposed to use a gear lube in manual transmissions. All my brothers have manual vehicles and they all use gear lube. I found it a little bit wierd that I am being told to use atf when they are all told to use gear lube?!? Correct me if I am wrong but I would appreciate information on what grade of gear lube I am supposed to use, IF I am supposed to. My manuals say to use ATF but I still think otherwise. Why would getrag use ATF instead of gear lube?