Gearbox oil level check clk

[chaz1702]

Hi all new here please could somebody tell me whether there is a dipstick to check the gearbox oil on a 2003 clk 320 ? if so where about?


thanks in advance

 

[DSM10000]

Welcome to the forum!

Gearboxes were not fitted with a dipstick, MB dealers can sometimes supply one, there are some alternative versions available on line. Run a search on here to find out more.

Be aware that when checking the level it should be done with the gearbox oil at 80 Degrees C

 

[chaz1702]

Welcome to the forum!

Gearboxes were not fitted with a dipstick, MB dealers can sometimes supply one, there are some alternative versions available on line. Run a search on here to find out more.

Be aware that when checking the level it should be done with the gearbox oil at 80 Degrees C

Ok Thanks
Do you know where the dipstick goes ?
And which dipstick I need or any preferred site for purchase?


Thanks again charlie

 

[DSM10000]

The dipstick tube for the gearbox is at the back of the engine bay, there is a cap over the tube and I believe that you have to break the cap off and then replace it after checking.

It is not something you need to do regularly, do you have a MB independent near to you that could check it for you? It is important that it is checked at the correct temperature.

 

[chaz1702]

The dipstick tube for the gearbox is at the back of the engine bay, there is a cap over the tube and I believe that you have to break the cap off and then replace it after checking.

It is not something you need to do regularly, do you have a MB independent near to you that could check it for you? It is important that it is checked at the correct temperature.

Ok thanks for that do you know anywhere that sells the cap for the dipstick ? And do you know how I can determine what we number I have eg w208?
Cheers

 

[DSM10000]

Ok thanks for that do you know anywhere that sells the cap for the dipstick ? And do you know how I can determine what we number I have eg w208?
Cheers

I imagine Mercedes are the best place to go although eBay might be worth a try.. A 2003 CLK should be a W209.

Do you know when the gearbox oil was last changed? Around every 40,000 miles is the recommended change interval.

Enjoy the car, I have the same engine in my C Class

 

[chaz1702]

I imagine Mercedes are the best place to go although eBay might be worth a try.. A 2003 CLK should be a W209.

Do you know when the gearbox oil was last changed? Around every 40,000 miles is the recommended change interval.

Enjoy the car, I have the same engine in my C Class

Is actually my uncles but he had it changed a few years ago and he doesn't do that much mileage but I'll look into the cap thanks very much for your help