Should I use a special type of Trans fluid for my 224k 300E TO prolong its life? Thanks

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Brandon



2008 S550
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If you have been using the same fluid for the 224k, I would just keep on using the same fluid. At that point if you were to change to something different, then you may start having some problems since the synthetic has a different friction compound.

If you are having problems and want to prolong the life for some time, I would recommend using synthetic trans fluid: Redline, Mobil, Castrol, Amsoil. Not in any special order. They may help some!

Mercedes Tuner (cool name)

I bought the car from a Mercedes Service Manager with 200k on the clock, I'm sure he changed it regularly....this is the original trans and it is in perfect operating condition. I am aware of a very very small leakage like a few drops a month small. just wondering if something like the synethetic you mentioned would be good for it because of the high mileage. Thanks for the reply

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2008 S550
1957 Dodge D100
1967 VW Microbus 21 Window
2001 Suburban
2004 Beach cruiser bicycle
-----------------GO DUKE!-----------------

"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." Patrick Henry 1776

I am sure that the Service Manager was using the Factory ATF, and by that, I would keep on using the Factory ATF. It is possible that changing to synthetic at that point would cause more problems.

There are a few pretty comon spots for those transmissions to leak, and after that kind of mileage, I would expect some leakage. I woudn't worry about it too much, but it would be a good idea to find out what is leaking, that way you know. And if it is something small, then I would get it fixed. If it is anything big, I would just let it go and not worry about it until it gets worse.

That tranny likes whatever its had in it for the equivalent of two ot three lifetimes of other transmissions. Why change now? Don't muck with success.

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91 300E 120K
90 300SE 275K (sold)
92 BMW 525iM 120K
90 BMW 525iA 175K
85 300D 175K (sold)
84 300SD 245K (sold)

Thanks for the help guys I'm gonna take ( sadie) down to the dealership and have her freshened-up!
Thanks again

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2008 S550
1957 Dodge D100
1967 VW Microbus 21 Window
2001 Suburban
2004 Beach cruiser bicycle
-----------------GO DUKE!-----------------

"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religion, but on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For that reason alone, people of other faiths have been afforded freedom of worship here." Patrick Henry 1776