Top Up Gearbox ATF level

[richardmlees]

I have noticed a bit of an oile leak from the Gearbox, and am getting occasional clunky gear changes.

The car is a 2002 w220 S280.

I don't really have facilities to sort properly, so a phone call to book in to a good indie Merc specialist is imminent.

However, the car is used daily for a 3-4 hour commute, so I would like to top the level up slightly to before something major goes wrong.

I can see where to get dipsticks and anc check level, but am unsure where to add ATF to top up. Do I add it through the same place the dipstick goes? Also, as the cap is "tamper proof" can it be reused and does it stay in place?

Thanks.

 

[Joesoap17]

yes down that dipstick tube, use a funnel and then you can reuse the cap, it has an O ring which helps it stay in place until you get a new lock.
Make sure you use the correct ATF and the level check procedure.

 

[richardmlees]

Thanks Joe. I think a phone call to an idie specialist I know at least used to be good first thing in the am, and trying to get a dipstick asap is in order. And trying to get the dipstick and oil asap as a fall back in the meantime.

 

[Petrol Pete]

Good luck with the dipstick it can be notoriously confusing to get a correct reading. Make sure the gearbox is good and hot 80'C is the MB recommended temp and replacement oil fill/dipstick cap locks are available on ebay. Good luck

 

[Joesoap17]

No worries Richard, I know it shows me as a new member but I was on the site for fair few years and then forgot my log in details so found it easiest to re register, I couldn't even remember my user name a sure sign of early onset Alzheimer's I think.
Don't be afraid to come back with any other questions or problems in future this is a great site with many knowledgeable people on it.