w202 auto, dipping oil

[bennesspipers]

Is it correct that when you dip the oil in the auto box, that it should be warmed up & engine running ?

 

[stevesey]

Yes and run the lever through D N R as well.

 

[JoeMerc]

DNR? why do you do it when its warm then?

 

[bennesspipers]

To Stevesey, so you're saying dip it while in D, & N,& R are you ?

 

[stevesey]

To Stevesey, so you're saying dip it while in D, & N,& R are you ?

No - once fully warm stop and move lever between R and D a couple of times, waiting 5 seconds in R and D, then dip.

 

[bennesspipers]

Thanx Stevesey,sorted mate, john

 

[Ian B Walker]

DNR? why do you do it when its warm then?

Because like all fluids they expand when hot so a hot box will give an acurate reading of the level.

 

[BlackC55]

The gearbox oil MUST be at 80deg C to check properly.