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Old 02-23-2009, 08:45 AM
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71 280 SE 4.5 Question

I recently put type F transmission fluid in and now notice a very subtle, repetitive flair occuring in the transmission when driving between 70 and 75 mph. Is type F transmission fluid bad to use in the car? Note, I also have always had a flair from second to third.

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Old 02-23-2009, 09:11 AM
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I've always used dexron/mercon for these... there's a big difference between the major types in the big 3 (ATF +4, Dexron/Mercon, and Type F). Since I've never had an issue with dexron/mercon and my transmission leaks a fair amount (enough for me to safely say I am sure that's all that's in there) I would never use another type and suggest it.
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Old 02-23-2009, 09:35 AM
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I'm not certain about this, but I thought the MB transmissions of that vintage called for Type F. I'm also not certain, but I seem to recall that Type F will generally give firmer shifts than Dexron in any particular transmission. Sorry, I know this isn't really helpful.
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My 4.5 has Dexron III.
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73 euro 350sl runs on dexron 111, 74 US 450sl runs on dexron 111 no problems at all. generally most euro design cars from 70 up will run on dexron111 now. i only buy type F for my jags power steering

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