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Originally Posted by banshee350
Looking for fluid I found that Amsoil and union 76 make atf that meets the 236.9 standard .Is this the highest standard at this time.I am goin to change the fluid sence the plug adaptor is leaking and it shows as being changed at a non MB shop in the owners manual.I am going to use the Amsoil atf sence I get it at a discount and it will be less than a dealer will charge.
I found the pic of the dip stick and I do have a way to check the oil temp so I can make sure it is up to temp.I have a electronic temp sensor with a thermister that is only about a 1/8" dia I can attach that to the dip stick to check temp.
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You asked what fluid is used in these and were told the correct one is the MB synthetic type made specifically for them. Everyone I know, MB techs and indys recommends using only MB fluid in these electronic transmissions, but hey, if you are going to make a diptstick from a photo you might as well use the wrong fluid too...save a few bucks now and in a couple of months you'll probably be asking how to replace the entire transmission.
Then, maybe you can put a rebuilt GM transmission in it because it will be cheaper than a new 722.6.
I just don't see saving money by buying the wrong fluid that only is changed every 60K miles...I mean, how much cheaper can it be, half the price? OK, so you'll save $6 a liter or $50 on fluid...that's less than a tenth of a penny per mile you drive. Fuel costs about $0.10 per mile or about 100X that so it is really immeasurable in terms of operating costs. And using a home-made tool to measure it will increase the odds that you won't have the right level in there or maybe the tip will drop off and fall into the tube. There is a time and place to save money...I just don't see this being it.
And finally, if you're going to solicit input on how to do things correctly and then ignore it please don't post what you plan to do because it will just make people who answered your questions feel like they wasted their time. Just say thanks for your reply and do it however you want.