Thanks.

Well, if transmission fluid is as bad as the oil was, then it DEFINITELY needs changing! If you read my post on the "Fram oil filter" topic, you can see what I am talking about. That was the dirtiest oil I have ever seen in my life! The oil filter looked original.

I did not get a chance to check the transmission fluid today, but I will on Tuesday. I am not going to drive the car tomorrow anyway.

Strange though that if it was the fluid causing it, seems like the gears would shift poorly as well, but they are fine, but what do I know about the characteristics of Mercedes? NOTHING!


Thanks. I will check that and probably have it changed ASAP anyway. I know it at least has 40,000 miles on it, because the PO bought it when it had 220,000 and it has 263,000 now.

About it stalling, I do not think it is the engine causing it, because when it does not "clunk" in gear, it does not stall.

I did think of a "trick" that seems to work- at least for now. When I shift into "D", I do not depress the brake when I shift. It does not stall then. Luckily this is an older model without the brake interlock.

Thanks again!