I have seen various threads regarding changing gearbox/converter oil, but could someone do a "How TO" with pictures for the hard of thinking? Being mechanically challenged I find the How To's really helpful especially when there are good pictures with it. You know picture paints a thousand words etc etc.
guydewdney
MB Enthusiast
if you need a how to to do a gearbox oil change - i wouldnt do it...
book it in at a good indy - george fraser west london is a gearbox man, or andy gayle in brum...
no doubt there are many more - its not a difficult job - but you need the RIGHT tools, and the RIGHT procedure (temp / usege / dipsticks etc etc)
book it in at a good indy - george fraser west london is a gearbox man, or andy gayle in brum...
no doubt there are many more - its not a difficult job - but you need the RIGHT tools, and the RIGHT procedure (temp / usege / dipsticks etc etc)
Paul Grainger
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I changed the oil on my CLK (tiptronic box) and it was very easy. The box felt smoother after the oil change, the old oil looked and smelled burnt.
You need a 'dipstick' if your car has the electronic box, these are available from your stealer for a few pounds, and dont forget to drain the torque converter as well as the gearbox!
I would recommend the pukka MB gearbox fluid. You will need 8 litres and its quite expensive!
Paul G
You need a 'dipstick' if your car has the electronic box, these are available from your stealer for a few pounds, and dont forget to drain the torque converter as well as the gearbox!
I would recommend the pukka MB gearbox fluid. You will need 8 litres and its quite expensive!
Paul G
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how many miles had you do when changed and time taken to chanre did you do the filter and torque convertor how much was the oil (parts) ta
andy_k
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personally I would reckon on 35k being top mileage for gearbox oil
changing the filter is no big job - just drop the pan and don't forget to replace the gasket.
Time to do the job - allow yourself a couple of hours and you won't be far wrong.
The hardest part of the job is locating the torque convertor drain plug
Everything else is just undoing a few bolts then putting everything back just like you found it.
One cautionary note is that you need to work in as clean an environment as possible - dust and dirt do not mix well with automatic transmissions.
Andy
changing the filter is no big job - just drop the pan and don't forget to replace the gasket.
Time to do the job - allow yourself a couple of hours and you won't be far wrong.
The hardest part of the job is locating the torque convertor drain plug
Everything else is just undoing a few bolts then putting everything back just like you found it.
One cautionary note is that you need to work in as clean an environment as possible - dust and dirt do not mix well with automatic transmissions.
Andy
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