Auto gearbox fluid change

[Grahamcol]

Hi, My 1996 C200 Auto (5 speed) has covered nearly 120k miles and it runs beautifully. I had a small A service carried out about 3k miles ago but I don't think the transmission fluid has ever been changed. It certainly hasn't since I purchased the car two years ago. My question simply is this, do other members feel I should get the fluid changed or not? I've read some conflicting advice and some comments about changing the fluid after such a mileage / time causing problems. I might add that gearchanges are wondrfully smooth and there are absolutely no problems with the auto gearbox.

Comments please.

 

[television]

It is now done at 40-50k Why not have it done as the box is working well along with the filter. Get a good indie to do it you have a converter drain plug so all of your fluid can be changed

 

[vijilants]

Yep.....suggest you get it done and this will ensure that the box is kept in good health. Approx £120 - £160, the cost being in the purchase of the expensive fluid.

 

[skemball]

Does this apply to W210 as well?

mine has 128K on the clock. Almost entirely motorway mileage though so not done too much sitting in traffic jams in drive etc.

 

[television]

Yes, it is the same 722.6 gearbox so do get it done.

Best done by an indie