ATF in engine?

[darius]

I just had to post this...to see the responses.

My father (and I spent most of yesterday with him at my childhood home, for Father's Day) thinks I should add some ATF to my engine to curb valve-side burning of oil in my '85 190E 2.3L. I was not very enthusiastic...can we say adamantly opposed to the idea of doing this.

Why would he even suggest it? He knows his wrenches...but he hasn't ever played with MBs.

Thanks,
John

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John J. Meadows
'85 190E 2.3L 99k mi.
My first M-B, not my last.