Fluid for Limited Automatic Transmission

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Mar 6, 2011 | 11:38 AM

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GuyWagon

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Fluid for Limited Automatic Transmission

Hello,
I have searched here and on the .net site for the proper fluid to use in the automatiic transmission for a Limited. I have found the Mercedes oil for the Sprinter vans at my local Dodge dealer. I am "OK" paying the $25.00 per quart but are there any less exspenive alternates?

Thanks

Guy Culbertson aka GuyWagon

Mar 6, 2011 | 12:23 PM

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SparkieSRT6

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Re: Fluid for Limited Automatic Transmission

Guy...you will find it cheaper than that and if you're willing to pay the $$$ then why compromise???

Mar 6, 2011 | 12:50 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: Fluid for Limited Automatic Transmission

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Originally Posted by GuyWagon

From the repair manual.
TRANSMISSION FLUID

Shell

3403 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) when new is red in color. The ATF is dyed red so it can be identified from other fluids used in the vehicle such as engine oil or antifreeze. The red color is not permanent and is not
an indicator of fluid condition. As the vehicle is driven, the ATF will begin to look darker in color and may eventually become brown. This is normal. 3403 also has a unique odor that may change with age. Consequently,

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Mar 6, 2011 | 09:44 PM

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GuyWagon

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Re: Fluid for Limited Automatic Transmission

Just a matter of pricipal I guess. $25.00 per quart just grinds on me. I don't pay that much for transmission oil for Bell Helecopters or the jets that I work on and these are worth millions!!!

Guy Wagon

Mar 7, 2011 | 07:39 AM

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paul1612

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Re: Fluid for Limited Automatic Transmission

you can useAmsoil Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid code ATF-QT

Mar 12, 2011 | 12:44 AM

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willy

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Re: Fluid for Limited Automatic Transmission

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Originally Posted by paul1612

you can useAmsoil Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid code ATF-QT

That is what I plan on using, I have had good luck with it in my Land Rover too.

Mar 12, 2011 | 03:24 PM

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bigblock427

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Re: Fluid for Limited Automatic Transmission

Shell ATF 3403
Mercedes-Benz spec = 236.10

Some more detailed specs:
Density at 15°C = 850 kg/m3 (DIN 51757)
Flash point (Cleveland) = 190 °C (DIN ISO 2592)
Dynamic viscosity (Brookfield) at -40 °C = 16000 mPA s (DIN 51377)
Kinematic viscosity at 40°C = 33 mm2/s (DIN 51562)
Kinematic viscosity at 100°C = 7.2 mm2/s (DIN 51562)
Viscosity index (VI) = 195 (DIN ISO 2906)
Pourpoint = -51 °C (DIN ISO 3016)

You can also use ATF oil from Bilstein Febi, Fuchs, Kroon ... that complies to the Mercedes-Benz 236.10 specifications.

Last edited by bigblock427; Mar 12, 2011 at 03:29 PM.