I am going to do the change in transmission on my 300e 2.8 (transmission 722.433) Can I use MB syntetic transmission oil that I order accidentaly, or shoud I return it and buy Bilstein Dextron3.

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Radu Negru

From a non-mechanic, I'd say absolutely. I run synthetics in all of my vehicles, including my air-cooled Harley. I've done a lot of research on syns vs. fossil & all INDEPENDENT test say syns are far superior. They run cooler & provide better lubrication, higher heat break-down point, etc.

Tanks for replay . I have the same point of view using syntethic for over 10 year in all my engines, but I was not sure about trany.

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New Addition to the family
2013 Passat TDI 5Miles
2004 E500 4MATIC Wagon 95k
1996 E300 Diesel 173k Sold
1993 300E 2.8 230k Sold
1994 E320 White Wagon 373K Sold
Still dreaming about ....500E


Radu Negru

Hope you aren't doing that with a Pre Evolution harley....the roller bearings on the rods and crank will slide instead of roll.................

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I've heard that lots, but dI on't believe it. I have an Evo but had an Ironhead & used syn....not a problem.