Automatic transmission oil change

[bbkus]

Hi to all, I have a MB 2003 w203 m271.946 c180 kompressor petrol, and I want to change AT oil I have bought Motul 236.14 its says in label that’s fits 5g speed and 7g speed when I ask chatgbt about it, it says I cannot use this oil that will damage my gearbox etc it says to use 236.9 or 236.10, can you please help me!?

Thanks I advance

 

[DSM10000]

Thread 'HOW TO: change the automatic gerbox oil and flush on a 722.6 'box'

May 13, 2010

Here is my how to on an ATF change on a 722.6 box.

There are loads of pics.

First pic of the car in question a E320 W210. Make sure the engine is hot. At least a 20 min road test

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This is a very good guide to the fluid change

 

[bbkus]

Thanks, it’s a good guide.

 

[gianton]

According to Fuchs lubricant advisor you need the MB 236.14 (Fuchs TITAN ATF 4134). So the Motul 236.14 is fine.

 

[tony gee]

Hi to all, I have a MB 2003 w203 m271.946 c180 kompressor petrol, and I want to change AT oil I have bought Motul 236.14 its says in label that’s fits 5g speed and 7g speed when I ask chatgbt about it, it says I cannot use this oil that will damage my gearbox etc it says to use 236.9 or 236.10, can you please help me!?

Thanks I advance

I wouldn't trust what the label says, the 5G and 7G use different oils. 236.14 is ok for the 5G, the 7G uses 236.15.

 

[bbkus]

I wouldn't trust what the label says, the 5G and 7G use different oils. 236.14 is ok for the 5G, the 7G uses 236.15.

Thank you very much for your time

 

[bbkus]

According to Fuchs lubricant advisor you need the MB 236.14 (Fuchs TITAN ATF 4134). So the Motul 236.14 is fine.

Thank you very much for your support

 

[W1ghty]

I wouldn't trust what the label says, the 5G and 7G use different oils. 236.14 is ok for the 5G, the 7G uses 236.15.

That’s only the later 7g’s with blue atf
. 236.14 red ATF is correct for both my 5g CLK and 7g E320cdi (both 2009)

 

[tony gee]

That’s only the later 7g’s with blue atf
. 236.14 red ATF is correct for both my 5g CLK and 7g E320cdi (both 2009)

ok didn't know that, so what about the 2012 C204 im picking up tomorrow with the 7G on it ?

 

[W1ghty]

ok didn't know that, so what about the 2012 C204 im picking up tomorrow with the 7G on it ?

I’m not sure on that one buddy , my knowledge ends at 2009 with my cars

 

[tony gee]

I’m not sure on that one buddy , my knowledge ends at 2009 with my cars

will do some digging

 

[ToeKnee]

I may be wrong, but I thought the blue fluid was mainly for stop start cars?

 

[tony gee]

just found this, looks like my new one will be 236.15.
looks like mine is the "plus"

The difference between a Mercedes 7G Tronic and a Mercedes 7G Tronic Plus​

Introduced in the fall of 2010, the Mercedes 722.9 7G Tronic Plus transmission was the next evolution of the marque’s 7-speed automatic transmission. The idea was to improve the transmission’s design, so this could better withstand the torque of more modern turbocharged engines. As well as be compatible with engine start/stop systems. A number of small improvements were made to the Mercedes 7G Tronic Plus 722.9 transmission. But the biggest improvement was a new 722.9 torque converter that featured a unique damping system that can better handle the torque and vibration better than the previous generation.

 

[tony gee]

link to the full page.

Mercedes 722.9 Transmission: Specs & Updates

www.transmissionrepaircostguide.com

 

[DSM10000]

ok didn't know that, so what about the 2012 C204 im picking up tomorrow with the 7G on it ?

Isn't that the 7G+?
Does it have stop start? If so it's the blue fluid

 

[tony gee]

Isn't that the 7G+?
Does it have stop start? If so it's the blue fluid

yep

 

[DSM10000]

yep

Welcome to the joys of Stop /Start

 

[Philbask]

ok didn't know that, so what about the 2012 C204 im picking up tomorrow with the 7G on it ?

I believe 2010 was the upgrade year blue fluid after then. On my SL you can tell easily, older model 7g has a dipstick, later models (blue fluid) have no dipstick.possibly same on all cars?

 

[tony gee]

Welcome to the joys of Stop /Start

i won't be using that, it'll be turned off permanently, never liked that idea

 

[DSM10000]

i won't be using that, it'll be turned off permanently, never liked that idea

Are you having it coded out? Otherwise it resets every time the engine starts