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Originally Posted by Ferdman
Guy, before giving up on your 1998 E320 change the transmission fluid and filter. That transmission requires the MB trans fluid and a dipstick tool to measure the fluid level. Best to have either a MB dealer, or a transmission shop intimately familiar with that transmission, perform the work.
If you have been taking your E320 to that indy for years ask him why he didn't recommend changing the transmission fluid & filter before 100,000 miles. The general consensus favors changing the transmission fluid & filter in that "lifetime fluid" transmission at least every 50,000 miles.
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Well, that's a bit outdated.
MB gave up on the lifetime fluid idea in 2004 or thereabouts and the recommendation became a fluid change every 39K miles. My 2008's service schedule calls for for the same.
If this car REALLY has never had a fluid change, it's time for a new mechanic.