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Old 11-22-2016, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MongooseGA View Post
OK so the morning started off really well, then ended on my return trip with the car kicking down into 3rd on the highway again.

*I realize this transmission will need to be rebuilt, it will get done, it's just not in the budget at the moment*

I will do one more fluid change today, with the 10 weight. If anyone would be able to point to specific brand, that'd be helpful. I guess what I'm a little confused about is whether it matters if it's 10W-30, 10w-40, etc, whatever.
Have you tried replacing the K1,K2 pistons, this helped with my transmission issues no end.

If run dry you may have pulled up sludge (mine needed 3 changes before it stopped dis-coloring the fluid) which causes the pistons to move slowly or stick.

In addition, all three pistons have been upgraded by MB several times, it makes ordering a bit hit and miss but you should be okay.

Check out my K1 thread for details on the above, easy to do especially if you are changing out the ATF.
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