Trying to sort out the transmission level reading on my 2004 Crossfire. When cold the transmission dip stick reads at the bottom of the 80 degree mark. When warmed up it's at the bottom of the 25 degree mark. Completely opposite of what I believe it should be. In the end which reading do I go by or ????? Do I need to add since its reading low when its warmed up? Doesn't make sense at all.

Thanks,
Greg

 

take a look at this video. I just did my trans and only put in 4 quarts of fluid and when I went to check it after running through the gears it read full at 81 degrees. I agree with you it is confusing.

 

Greg, You can only measure the transmission fluid level when the engine is running. You have taken the cold measurement without the engine running. In the morning when the engine and transmission are "cold" start the engine, leave the transmission in park and then take your "cold" measurement. I'm sure it will drop down to below the 25C mark. Now drive the car around the block a couple times and return home, leave the engine running with car in park measure again for your "hot' temperature. Use only recommended transmission fluid for Mercedes. I prefer Pentosin ATF 134; several other brands are available, but the fluid must be MB approved 236.12.

 

When the transmission is not running and , most of the fluid runs and settles in the pan showing a higher level. When the transmission is warm and running, that fluid is distributed between the torque converter and various valves. So it reads lower than indicated. Personally I have a hard time just seeing the fluid on my dipstick as it seems to collect on one side.

 

For those who use Amsoil. Which transmission fluid do you use. Amsoil recommends one type for Crossfires and the 134 for Mercedes Benz. My guess is to go with the 134, right choice???
Since we are going to have a snow storm here in Minnesota this weekend/next week I figured I would just change the filter/fluid/electrical connector.

 

I used Pentosin 134 for the crossfire. Works great. Be careful to not to get the 134FE which I did by mistake. I usually go to FCP but it looks like they are out of the 5 liter.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/aut...ntosin-1088117