Correct Tranny fluid?

[glmoore0001]

I was doing some searching and found a post where the recommended ATF for a 1974 280C was Dextron 3.

Would my 1971 250C use the same ATF?

I've read I should also drain the torque converter?

Anything special I should know about this job?

Parts should arrive this week.

Thank you
Gary

[engatwork]

Yes on fluid.

Make sure you have a new crush ring for torque converter drain plug. When you fill fill 4 qts then crank up and add whatever else is needed. Start out by measuring what you got out and putting same amount back in.

[rumb]

You might not find a bottle labelled Dextron. The company removed that name from market. Probably find dex/merc or just ATF3.

[glmoore0001]

The parts kit from Mercedes Classic came today.
It included the pan seal, the filter, (2) 14mm(?) Crush rings and one 10mm(?) crush ring.

Do the pans originally come with a magnet?
If not, what would be the opinion of adding one?
Thanks.. Gary

[Sugar Bear]

If no magnet, adding one would be good.