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What type of transmission fluid
Hi folks!
One more question, I'd like to change my transmission fluid on my '87 300e but I don't know what type of transmission fluid to buy. I can't believe that the only type of fluid I can use is the $11/qt MB stuff - say it isn't so. Thanks! Bob |
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Dexron type 3 will do the job..if you want to go higher then Mobil 1 ATF is much better.
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MERCEDES Benz Master Guild Technician (6 TIMES) ASE Master Technician Mercedes Benz Star Technician (2 times) 44 years foreign automotive repair 27 Years M.B. Shop foreman (dealer) MB technical information Specialist (15 years) 190E 2.3 16V ITS SCCA race car (sold) 1986 190E 2.3 16V 2.5 (sold) Retired Moderator |
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Do you extend the service interval with Mobil 1?
Sixto 93 300SD |
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I have read in the W124 "owners bible" that synthetic fluid will not be good for transmissions that are of that vintage.
will john 94 e420 82 300dt |
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Can't they use Dexron II or III?
In any case, your vintage is free to use non-MB fluids. It's only the "electronic" trannies of ca. 1996 and later that need the liquid gold (also known as Dr. Z's secret profit formula).
PS Who will create a Dr Z smilie? |
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I use mobil 1 on both of ours.... i figure the cost per mile isn't much different than the regular stuff..since you keep it in for 30k miles.
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1989 300ce 129k ( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone) 1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus 1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k 1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it [/SIGPIC] |
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Extend beyond 30K miles? Why?
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I wouldn't. Wondering if anyone does.
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