atf dipstick where can i buy?

[striker600]

im changing atf on my c 270 cdi 2001 w203 81k tomorrow evening(fri 16th) my mb deeler jct600 in Sheffield dose not sell them any more. I have got the atf,sump gasket&filter from mb.On inspection the auto box has no leeks.I have seen the threds of how to make your own,any advice will be appriceated

 

[television]

Unless an indie can get one for you, you will have to make your own, there is nothing wrong with doing that

 

[striker600]

Thanks malcolm.which is best engine oil? 0w/40 fully syth 5w/30 or 10/w40 semi-syth.acording to s.h last oil change at charlie browns(oh dear!) mobil 10w/40 semi-syth & a unipart filter

 

[television]

Oil is not my line, but it must conform to 229.1 or 229.3 Mobil 1 5/40 though MB are now using Shell since the price increase

Someone else will answer better

 

[lexuscol]

I use Motul 8100 xcess 5/40 fully synth from Opie oils, cracking oil and reasonable price. You would notice the difference immediatly from run of the mill oils.

 

[phil c]

we use shell helix ultra fully synthetic , merc spec 229.5 ,and it also extends the mileage between services also you can use 7g gearbox oil in the 5 speed box , the advantage is that it is more temp stable and does not break down under heavy loads i.e pulling a caravan or driving like its nicked

 

[striker600]

thanks.that mobil 10w/40 semi is coming out soon.gona put the fully syth in. mine is the 4sp auto box.i do tow a caravan ( 8 times this year)unlaiden weight 900kg.the auto box oil i have from mb is p MA001 989 21 03/10. A382.is this mineral or the same spec.as you refer to?

 

[television]

thanks.that mobil 10w/40 semi is coming out soon.gona put the fully syth in. mine is the 4sp auto box.i do tow a caravan ( 8 times this year)unlaiden weight 900kg.the auto box oil i have from mb is p MA001 989 21 03/10. A382.is this mineral or the same spec.as you refer to?

Yours is a 5 speed box


722.600/601/604/605/606/607/608/609/611/614/616/617/618/629/634/639/660/661/662/664/665/666//661/662/664/665/689/695/699/996.

for new box 7.5 litres (+0.5)

MB 236.10 ATF A001 989 2303...MB 236.10 001 989 2103..........

Shell ATF 3403-M 115

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[phil c]

thanks.that mobil 10w/40 semi is coming out soon.gona put the fully syth in. mine is the 4sp auto box.i do tow a caravan ( 8 times this year)unlaiden weight 900kg.the auto box oil i have from mb is p MA001 989 21 03/10. A382.is this mineral or the same spec.as you refer to?

yours is a 5 speed box not 4 , and as for the gear oil i will look tomorrow when i get to work

 

[striker600]

yes sorry it has 4 forward&1 reverse gear.going to use the atf i have already purchased.next time i change it i"ll use the spec.that u will give me.Thanks again

 

[phil c]

yes sorry it has 4 forward&1 reverse gear.going to use the atf i have already purchased.next time i change it i"ll use the spec.that u will give me.Thanks again

your box has 5 foward gears and two reverse gears (high and low)which depends which mode the box is in

 

[Dieselman]

The standard ATF for a 722.6 box is A001 989 21 03 10 which is synthetic.

 

[Dieselman]

we use shell helix ultra fully synthetic , merc spec 229.5 ,and it also extends the mileage between services

What viscosity is that? The reason why I ask is that most extended mileage oils are thinner viscosity to allow for thickening.

Personally I'd rather have the added protection of a heavier weight oil.

 

[c240yaz]

Unless an indie can get one for you, you will have to make your own, there is nothing wrong with doing that

Can these dipsticks not be purchased from Inchcape on line ?

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[Parrot of Doom]

The flexible metal part and handle can be anything you like. Just as long as its long enough to reach the bottom of the gearbox sump.

Someone once suggested curtain rail for the stick, which is a neat idea.

 

[Glenn Smith]

im changing atf on my c 270 cdi 2001 w203 81k tomorrow evening(fri 16th) my mb deeler jct600 in Sheffield dose not sell them any more. I have got the atf,sump gasket&filter from mb.On inspection the auto box has no leeks.I have seen the threds of how to make your own,any advice will be appriceated

Try another dealer? There is no reason for them not to supply one (apart from them forcing people to take their cars to them for the work)

 

[c240yaz]

For G/Box : 722.696 here are the P/Ns. orderable from MB or Inchcape on line. Aug 2007 prices. Probably increased by now.

ATF Filler Cap P/N: 1402700091 @ £1.06.

Red Cap Pin P/N: 1409910055 @ £0.34

Dipstick P/N: 140589152100 @ £22 something,..... can't remember..

MB Spec ATF Oil P/N: A001989210310 @ £9 per litre.

 

[lexuscol]

I use Motul 8100 xcess 5/40 fully synth from Opie oils, cracking oil and reasonable price. You would notice the difference immediatly from run of the mill oils.

this oil is for the engine not the gearbox

 

[television]

If challenged I do not think that MB would come off to well in the restriction of practices act if this was challenged in court

 

[big x]

Fax through the dipstick part number to another parts department as a purchase order.I've never had any difficulty getting tools through either Merc or BMW.

adam