Gearrbox oil type

[voyagix]

Hi,

I have a C220D (T202) from 1998 with manual gearbox. I have read that the gearbox is the car weak point. In order to keep it in good shape, I plan try renew the gearbox oil. What type of oil should I use? I know I should use an ATF one. But which specification? Dexron IID, Mercon, Dexron III, MB 236.x? Is there a specific Mercedes grade recommanded?

Beside this, I still have 1 liter of ATF Dextron IID - Mercon. Could I mix it with the new gearbox oil I going to buy?

Thanks for the info.
Voyagix.

 

[lookskyward1]

Go to the dealers and buy genuine MB oil, at least you will know you have the right oil and it will not be much dearer than from other suppliers.

 

[1998K]

yes lookskyward1 suggestion is correct. You'll pay a bit more but you'll be 100% sure.

I've just bought there 2 liter of ATF for my manual gearbox, I couldn't remember well how much it costed me...may be about 30-35 Euro.

You'll need about 1.7 liter (nominal value is 1.5 liter as per Haynes Manual).

Hi

 

[voyagix]

Thanks,

I have done it and went to a MB dealer. I was told they could not sell me the gearbox oil as they get it in huge barrel. And following the guy I talk to, there was no indication on it about the oil type. I can hardly beleave it. I'll try another one.

Jean.

 

[1998K]

Thanks,

I have done it and went to a MB dealer. I was told they could not sell me the gearbox oil as they get it in huge barrel. And following the guy I talk to, there was no indication on it about the oil type. I can hardly beleave it. I'll try another one.

Jean.