If any one has one and could give me the measurements from the top were it sits on the tube to the min and max marks I would realy like to make one so I can check my fluid level.also if you have the factory specs on how to check IE in park or neutral at operating temp is that right? Also what type of fluid do these take ?

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89 Ford F3504x4CC 7.3 IDI turboed Intercooler and running on wvo now powered by a 1997 Cumins
87 300SDL on bio and wvo killed by chevy truck 5-24-06
1999 E300TD black with gray int.

Do a search. Someone posted a picture and description of what you are looking for.

Len

You might just consider buying one from the dealer...they are not that expensive (under $40 as I recall) and you'll need the locking tabs for the filler tube anyway if you don't have them so you'll need to go to the dealer anyway. Since the fluid itself is costly, and the labor is cheap if you're DIY why not spring for the proper tool and not jeopordize your transmission to save a couple of $$$?

In answer to your question, the 722.6 tranny takes a special synthetic fluid, available from the dealer (about $11 per liter IIRC). There is a proper way to check it using the temp sensor in the transmission, but that requires the dealer "star diagnostics" so most people just drive until the tranny is hot (but it should be at precisely 80C) and check in gear on a flat surface. You can also check it cold as there is a set of marks for 25C (77F) temperature as well.

If you have no way to check the temperature accurately then I would suggest you do it cold and use the cold markings since I have heard that if you check it hot and it's not at exactly 80C the level reading can be way off.

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Marty D.

2013 C300 4Matic
1984 BMW 733i
2013 Lincoln MKz

The dipstick is marked from the bottom of the tool up. I have one, but I am out of town so can't measure the marks. I bought mine on e-bay for $38.00.
You can find it on this site, but price is $71.00 IIRC.

Steve

I know I bought mine from the dealer in the past 18 months and it was around $40 give or take...I recall comparing it to the ebay listings and seeing there was little difference in price. My dealer does give me a discount, but I don't think it is more than 20%.

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Marty D.

2013 C300 4Matic
1984 BMW 733i
2013 Lincoln MKz

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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89 Ford F3504x4CC 7.3 IDI turboed Intercooler and running on wvo now powered by a 1997 Cumins
87 300SDL on bio and wvo killed by chevy truck 5-24-06
1999 E300TD black with gray int.