i should be receiving the filter and gasket it the next hour.

now im having thoughts of just taking it to the dealer for the change out and while its there run a diagonstic???

Not sure if I have the full story or not.... Is there a problem with the tranny?

tranny slipping i think???

is a dipstick tool required?

Are you saying you don't have a dipstick or you can't find it? Worst case - you could always measure what is drained out and replace the exact amount.

Have you tried searching on the fluid change procedure? It's been discussed before.

Hopefully your transmission is like mine. This is how I change the fluid....

The torque converter has a drain. You have to turn the torque converter until the drain plug is at the bottom. I believe a 5mm allen wrench removes the drain plug on the torque converter and pan. Drain both. You'll get about 7 quarts out of the transmission. Remove the pan, clean it, and replace the filter. I believe the pan gasket is reuseable. Button everything back up. Initially, pour only 4 quarts through the transmission fill/dipstick tube. Start the engine and let it idle. Pour in the remaining charge.

It's best to fill it short about 1/2 - 1 quart, then check the fluid level hot after a long ride and refill it to the proper level.

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95 E320 Cabriolet, 169K

is there any certain brand or type of transmmison fluid that i need or can i just pick some up from any auto parts store???

i dont have a dipstick i will have to meassure the old oil the way you said. ho
i just checked out the diy for the 722.6 tranny (i dont know if its the same as mine).

what kind of fluid do i need???

thanks

My car is awaiting a fluid/filter change as well. When I inquired about this I was told that regular "Dextron/Mercon" will work fine.

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2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4wd
1991 Lincoln Town Car Executive
1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1988 Mercedes 300SEL
1972 Chevrolet Caprice Kingswood Estate 9-passenger wagon
1973 Pontiac Grand Ville
(Prior MB's: 1974 240D, 1985 380SE, 1984 190D, 1993 400SEL)

so just something like some regular dextron 3 will do the job no synthehic or special mbz oil.

thanks