How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Originally Posted by rekcah
Guess I should not have trusted the dealer to give me the right one.
Anyone know if 1/2 a quart of that other ATF will do any harm? Should I drain and refill with correct fluid.
Anyone know if 1/2 a quart of that other ATF will do any harm? Should I drain and refill with correct fluid.
Last edited by robby363; May 8, 2011 at 07:57 PM.
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Originally Posted by velociabstract
I use a punch and hammer. After I'm done I make a patch with JB Weld (great stuff) You have to hit it pretty hard but you don't want to dent the pan, just punch the hole. Good luck with it, too bad 04's don't have the drain plug, so don't bother looking. You could put on a MB pan that has plugs for right and left handed mechanics. Gotta love those arian engineers!
Les
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The manual also confuses by saying remove two plugs, but they are not plugs. They are for holding a sensor harness against the heat shield.
They only have one plug not two. Punching holes is not needed or desirable. How do you punch a hole in sheet metal and not dent it? Try it on a beer can.
The question I believe was draining the torque converter not the pan.
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I was confused both questions were raised but the TC question was the hardest to get an answer for. I say the manual does not mention one but others swear it does and the answer is coming .....we hope.
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
i have looked thru a lot of the tranmission post for the following...it may be there and i could have over looked it........ to properly check the fluid level what gear should the tranmission be in?
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Oh u need some kind of dip stick too. It doesnt come with one. So u need to buy one or make one or borrow one.
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
thanks for the reply....was aware of having to aquire the dipstick but thank you for letting me know which gear to have vehicle in.....i know that does make a difference and did not want to guess at it......again thanks for the info.....
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Going to have a local shop change the fluid and filter out. Any suggestions on where to get recomended trans fluids that are on the approved list at local auto parts houses? Auto zone and napa didn't have anything on the list. I would prefer to not use the valvoline max life.
Thanks!
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Nope. Never done this. But you just gave me an idea.
I should do it and then post a "How to"!
Then people could READ it and do it themselves.
If they had anymore questions then they could not post in multiple postings asking the same questions and/or SEARCH for more info already located on the forum!
so if I was changing my tranny conductor plate (fault code P0715) would I nee to put 4 quarts of ATF back in?
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Going to have a local shop change the fluid and filter out. Any suggestions on where to get recomended trans fluids that are on the approved list at local auto parts houses? Auto zone and napa didn't have anything on the list. I would prefer to not use the valvoline max life.
Thanks!
Thanks!
I am also looking for low cost source
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
The tranny is not a place to cut corners. Just go to the Merc dealership and ask for their latest. It wasn't $20/qrt the last time I changed but maybe costs have gone up considerably.
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Went to dealer yesterday and they handed me ms-9602 part number 0VU02152 anyone know if it's the right one? Cause it was $8. He even double checked. pic below
http://www.imgur.com/HMnOCXj.jpeg
http://www.imgur.com/HMnOCXj.jpeg
Last edited by ijaved; Jul 28, 2013 at 11:23 AM.
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Went to dealer yesterday and they handed me ms-9602 part number 0VU02152 anyone know if it's the right one? Cause it was $8. He even double checked. pic below
http://www.imgur.com/HMnOCXj.jpeg
http://www.imgur.com/HMnOCXj.jpeg
Last edited by rekcah; Jul 28, 2013 at 02:54 PM.
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Thought so. Thanks for letting me know. Will go get it changed.
and leaky part 
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
After reading thru this thread I was looking for the best price on the correct fluid and came across this:
idparts.com
It appears the Shell ATF134 will work at a cost of $7.99/Qt.
idparts.com
It appears the Shell ATF134 will work at a cost of $7.99/Qt.
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
No, the dipstick is for several models with different distances to the pan. Therefore what they sell is WAY long and will be sticking out about a foot. Once you know the marks on the end of the stick you can make your own if you choose. There's a DIY dipstick thread somewhere.
Les
Les