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Originally Posted by ubertino
I'm assuming from the lack of response that the manual 4 speed transmission is fairly bulletproof, assuming that it shifts well, etc.
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They are bulletproof, and even if it is a bit grumpy on the shifts, it can be smoothed out some. Mine was a bit touchy shifting from 1-2, so I drained it and refilled with Mobil1 synthetic 10W-30, per the owner's manual and it is very smooth now (though some of that is learning the peculiarities of MB manual transmissions - I find they are not as refined as Japanese ones - even my father's 2002 C-class MT is sort of stiff compared to my experiences with Japanese MTs).
Others really seem to like the RedLine product for the MT - do a search and you will find it. Can't speak to that as I have been very happy with motor oil in my case.
ymmv
Sounds cool -
I often wish for a MT in our TD
