Thread: Trans fluid level - automatic
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Old Dec 17, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Default Re: Trans fluid level - automatic
first of all, there is no dipstick for the auto tranny. There is a tube to the tranny at the back of the engine accessed on the passenger side. A light helps because its dark back there, and is covered and capped by a black closure. This closure may have a red or orange locking tab in it to that needs to be released for the cap to be removed. Here's the tricky part, dealers and MB service people have a special dipstick that is used to measure the level depending on the temperature of the fluid in the tranny. Stay with me now! This dipstick can be purchased ($$$) or one can be made by making one from a 36" to 40" white electrical tie as described here on the forum by "woody in one of his posts. After measuring, you need to add the MB specific tranny fluid and no other, but some have "temporarily" used A Mobil-1 synthetic tranny fluid, till the car can be gotten to a Chrysler Crossfire certified technician or Mercedes mechanic.
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