Excellent! That's the info I was looking for in the other thread on this topic. :-)

BTW, I changed the diff lube at the same time. That was the easiest job.

One tip on the engine oil drain that has served me very well is to use a 6 point 1/2 inch socket on the bolt. 1/2 inch is equal to 12.7 mm, and fits the bolt perfectly. If you use a 13 mm, especially a 12 pt socket, prepare to have problems...

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D.H.

04 ML500
02 E430

Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

That is a good idea! Definitely don't use 12 pt of any size.

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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine)
1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow)
Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra

Great link to the flushing process, and nice tip on the 1/2" socket. I reviewed the WIS+ASRA literature and the flushing process is very similar - remove one of the cooler lines and flush out 3 liters, then top up and repeat. The literature notes that a total of 15 liters of fluid will be required.

I picked up the parts from the dealer including the dipstick tool, plug, and magnet. I'll update the board with the quantity of fluid used.

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89 300te 222,222
92 300e 190,000

Also note:

Don't need to Flush most things: diff, coolant, brake fluid. Simply drain and replace. Of course, brakes that is bleed through the system.


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