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06-24-2012, 07:41 PM
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What is the correct process for checking trans fluid level 87 300D
I thought I heard, Check it while it was warmed up, running in Park.
Is that correct? It is a 87 300D
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06-24-2012, 07:47 PM
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Yes
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06-25-2012, 12:10 AM
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I take the car out on the highway, get it totally up to temp, then park it on a COMPLETELY level surface, and check it in park with the car running.
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06-25-2012, 12:36 AM
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Yes, to make sure the transmission is fully warmed up take it out on the highway for a good run, like vstech said. Just warming it up at idle won't fully warm up the ATF. Finding a level spot is the hard part ... fortunately my driveway is pretty level and my garage is totally level.
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06-25-2012, 01:08 AM
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it has to be completely level.. as in, get a spirit level and check the surface you're parked on. MB also recommends using a leather rag to wipe the dipstick with
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06-25-2012, 03:58 AM
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Get out a level? I have noticed a lot of gas stations in my town have very level fueling pads. that would probably work wouldn't it? I kinda like the whole leather rag thing, its kinda like a handkerchief for my car.
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06-25-2012, 04:03 AM
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Thanks for all the response to my question, much appreciated
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Live simply so others can simply live 07 E350 sport Wife's Daily 01 E320 sport My Daily 00 C230 Kompressor Our back up (new Arrival) 87 300D Turbo my Daily for 8 yrs. Selling to neighbor 82 GMC Jimmy (K5) 6.2 Diesel (my Wheeler) 73 Roadrunner 340ci My very first car, still own it
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