How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
You can drop the trans pan to change filter with just the front lifted; Please be safe and secure that front end from dropping and set the parking brake tight.
If you are not having any problems you may want to consider removing the plastic cap at the transmission dipstick tube and simple vacuum suction the fluid out of the transmission; Measure exactly what you took out and replace the same amount. Drive the car twenty minutes and then do it again 2 more times. You will have diluted the original fluid down to about the same amount as if you dropped the pan as the fluid in the converter and the cooling lines will not drain by just dropping the pan. Either way works out about the same. Here is a link which may help Trans fluid/filter change
If you are not having any problems you may want to consider removing the plastic cap at the transmission dipstick tube and simple vacuum suction the fluid out of the transmission; Measure exactly what you took out and replace the same amount. Drive the car twenty minutes and then do it again 2 more times. You will have diluted the original fluid down to about the same amount as if you dropped the pan as the fluid in the converter and the cooling lines will not drain by just dropping the pan. Either way works out about the same. Here is a link which may help Trans fluid/filter change
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Hi zip439,
I had my transmission serviced by an independent Mercedes shop so I know it was on a lift. Chrysler says to service at 80,000 & Mercedes says 40,000 so I did the 40,000. Also the electric connector on my '04 was leaking. The connector has a small screw that can be broken when installing because of a tight fit. The replacement connector will not leak. That is all I can say.
I had my transmission serviced by an independent Mercedes shop so I know it was on a lift. Chrysler says to service at 80,000 & Mercedes says 40,000 so I did the 40,000. Also the electric connector on my '04 was leaking. The connector has a small screw that can be broken when installing because of a tight fit. The replacement connector will not leak. That is all I can say.
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Many times transmission filter/fluid service is just the one step drop pan, change filter, add new fluid once and you are done, unless you are specific as to be certain the fluid in the transmission and converter is forced flushed at your service garage. AND you trust them to actually do what you requested.
It is a messy job and you do need to purchase some special tools that may be seldom used again, so there are times it makes sense to leave the job to a shop/mechanic you trust.
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Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Hey do you know of anyone who makes a deeper pan for Trans?
Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid(ATFPK-EA)
CAPACITIES: 5 speed W5A330 Total Fill 8.5 quarts
5.3 quarts Initial Fill
For Automatic Transmission: W5A330....SL092
SIGNATURESignature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid(ATFPK-EA)
CAPACITIES: 5 speed W5A330 Total Fill 8.5 quarts
5.3 quarts Initial Fill
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
[QUOTE=zip439;940758After you have completed that you can suction vacuum fluid removal of transmission fluid from above through the dipstick tube.[/QUOTE]
What is this magical piece of equipment that can suck tranny fluid up through the dipstick? Tell me you are not referring to the syrynge thing that we use to suck out supercharger oil. Not with a shop vac either I suppose. Not a vacuum pump like what is used in AC refrigeration work either I suppose. Please enlighten us on how to remove the 3 qts in the torque converter without going to the dealer. I saw a complete kit on FCPEURO website that includes the connector plug, filter, gasket, and conductor plate for a reasonable price.
What is this magical piece of equipment that can suck tranny fluid up through the dipstick? Tell me you are not referring to the syrynge thing that we use to suck out supercharger oil. Not with a shop vac either I suppose. Not a vacuum pump like what is used in AC refrigeration work either I suppose. Please enlighten us on how to remove the 3 qts in the torque converter without going to the dealer. I saw a complete kit on FCPEURO website that includes the connector plug, filter, gasket, and conductor plate for a reasonable price.
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
I use the Mityvac 7300 ( uses compressed air, no hand pumping ).
You cannot drain the torque converter, member zip439 recommends changing the fluid 3 times with about 20 miles driving between changes.
That would work, but the fluid is pretty expensive.
I'm have been happy with just the one change.
( why do you think you need to replace the conductor plate ? )
You cannot drain the torque converter, member zip439 recommends changing the fluid 3 times with about 20 miles driving between changes.
That would work, but the fluid is pretty expensive.
I'm have been happy with just the one change.
( why do you think you need to replace the conductor plate ? )
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
I use the Mityvac 7300 ( uses compressed air, no hand pumping ).
You cannot drain the torque converter, member zip439 recommends changing the fluid 3 times with about 20 miles driving between changes.
That would work, but the fluid is pretty expensive.
I'm have been happy with just the one change.
( why do you think you need to replace the conductor plate ? )
You cannot drain the torque converter, member zip439 recommends changing the fluid 3 times with about 20 miles driving between changes.
That would work, but the fluid is pretty expensive.
I'm have been happy with just the one change.
( why do you think you need to replace the conductor plate ? )
~ Thanks, I read what zip wrote, and have considered that method, I am intrigued by the the evacuator pump idea that you mentioned. So, my question is about the operation of that device. Do you simply insert a supplied hose into the dipstick tube fully and start the process until no more fluid comes out? Then remove the pan next? This avoids having a full catch pan beneath the vehicle since most of the fluid is in the evacuator?
~ Also, concerning the pigtail connector that looks to be folded and clipped to the rear side of the pan...Are there are connectors on both ends? Can you direct me to a link describing the connector and /or pigtail replacement? ...Thanks
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
~ I feel that with the 0600 code I got, that it may be bad...not for any thoroughly logical troubleshooting reason though...
~ Thanks, I read what zip wrote, and have considered that method, I am intrigued by the the evacuator pump idea that you mentioned. So, my question is about the operation of that device. Do you simply insert a supplied hose into the dipstick tube fully and start the process until no more fluid comes out? Then remove the pan next? This avoids having a full catch pan beneath the vehicle since most of the fluid is in the evacuator?
~ Also, concerning the pigtail connector that looks to be folded and clipped to the rear side of the pan...Are there are connectors on both ends? Can you direct me to a link describing the connector and /or pigtail replacement? ...Thanks
~ Thanks, I read what zip wrote, and have considered that method, I am intrigued by the the evacuator pump idea that you mentioned. So, my question is about the operation of that device. Do you simply insert a supplied hose into the dipstick tube fully and start the process until no more fluid comes out? Then remove the pan next? This avoids having a full catch pan beneath the vehicle since most of the fluid is in the evacuator?
~ Also, concerning the pigtail connector that looks to be folded and clipped to the rear side of the pan...Are there are connectors on both ends? Can you direct me to a link describing the connector and /or pigtail replacement? ...Thanks
When it is done pumping, mark the level on the side of the pump with a piece of tape, that way you can put the exact same amount back in that you took out.
As to the transmission connector, yes replace that. There are countless youTube videos on that, just search 722.6 transmission connector.
Last edited by ala_xfire; 05-28-2020 at 10:16 AM.
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Late to the party, sorry, didn't see this in my email. As George responded the magic tool is a Mityvac evacuator. I bought the old school model MV7201, but I really like Georges that includes the sit back drink beer option. I also use it exclusively when changing oil; No mess.
Last edited by zip439; 05-29-2020 at 08:08 AM. Reason: different tool/ Power Bleeder 0100
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
NAG1 / 722.6 / W5A330 5-speed automatic differences
We got the straight-up "for realz" Mercedes-Benz 722.6 tranny in the Crossfire, no different than in actual Mercedes' cars. I'll include a picture of my car's pan. Notice it's painted black and has a drain plug.
Here's a pan shot of a NAG1 / W5A330 in a 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8. Notice the pan isn't painted nor is there a drain plug. Otherwise the pan "stamping" is identical such that you could swap the pan from our car to the Chrysler 300C and vice-versa.
https://media.carsandbids.com/cdn-cg...gvW07ymxL.jpeg --- 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 transmission pan (URL link)
I just found these slight differences interesting.
2005 Chrysler Crossfire 722.6 black painted pan with drain plug
We got the straight-up "for realz" Mercedes-Benz 722.6 tranny in the Crossfire, no different than in actual Mercedes' cars. I'll include a picture of my car's pan. Notice it's painted black and has a drain plug.
Here's a pan shot of a NAG1 / W5A330 in a 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8. Notice the pan isn't painted nor is there a drain plug. Otherwise the pan "stamping" is identical such that you could swap the pan from our car to the Chrysler 300C and vice-versa.
https://media.carsandbids.com/cdn-cg...gvW07ymxL.jpeg --- 2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 transmission pan (URL link)
I just found these slight differences interesting.
2005 Chrysler Crossfire 722.6 black painted pan with drain plug
Last edited by WD40; 02-03-2023 at 11:44 PM.
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Here's our transmission pan application cross-reference list. Notice how the most powerful Mercedes' vehicles (Maybach, SL600 & SL65 AMG, etc.) kept using the 722.6 5spd after all other Mercedes had adopted the 722.9 7spd, since the 722.6 has a much higher torque handling capacity.
Manufacturer's part number:
CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2004-2008
CHRYSLER 300 2005-2014
DODGE CHALLENGER 2008-2014
DODGE CHARGER 2006-2019
DODGE DURANGO 2011-2013
DODGE MAGNUM 2005-2008
DODGE NITRO 2007-2011
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2010-2018
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2010-2018
JEEP COMMANDER 2006-2010
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2005-2013
JEEP WRANGLER 2012-2017
JEEP WRANGLER JK 2018
MAYBACH 57 2003-2012
MAYBACH 62 2003-2012
MERCEDES-BENZ C230 1997-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2001-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ C280 1997-2007
MERCEDES-BENZ C32 AMG 2002-2004
MERCEDES-BENZ C320 2001-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 1997
MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 1998-2000
MERCEDES-BENZ C55 AMG 2005-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 1998-2003
MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 AMG 2001-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 1998-2014
MERCEDES-BENZ CL65 AMG 2005-2014
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 1998-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 1999-2003
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 2003-2004
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55 AMG 2001-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS55 AMG 2006
MERCEDES-BENZ E280 2007-2008
MERCEDES-BENZ E300 1997-2009
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 1997-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2006-2009
MERCEDES-BENZ E420 1997
MERCEDES-BENZ E430 1998-2002
MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2003-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ E55 AMG 1999-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ E550 2007-2009
MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2002-2008
MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 2003-2011
MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1998-2003
MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2003-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1999-2001
MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2002-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ ML55 AMG 2000-2003
MERCEDES-BENZ S320 1996-1999
MERCEDES-BENZ S350 2006
MERCEDES-BENZ S420 1996-1999
MERCEDES-BENZ S430 2000-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ S500 1996-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AMG 2001-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ S600 1996-2013
MERCEDES-BENZ S65 AMG 2006-2013
MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 1996-1997
MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 1996-2003
MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 2003-2008
MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 1996-2011
MERCEDES-BENZ SL65 AMG 2005-2011
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 1998-2004
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK32 AMG 2002-2004
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 2001-2004
MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN 2005-2009
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2010-2018
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2010-2018
Manufacturer's part number:
- Chrysler MOPAR: 52108327AC
- Mercedes Benz: 1402700812
CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2004-2008
CHRYSLER 300 2005-2014
DODGE CHALLENGER 2008-2014
DODGE CHARGER 2006-2019
DODGE DURANGO 2011-2013
DODGE MAGNUM 2005-2008
DODGE NITRO 2007-2011
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2010-2018
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2010-2018
JEEP COMMANDER 2006-2010
JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2005-2013
JEEP WRANGLER 2012-2017
JEEP WRANGLER JK 2018
MAYBACH 57 2003-2012
MAYBACH 62 2003-2012
MERCEDES-BENZ C230 1997-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2001-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ C280 1997-2007
MERCEDES-BENZ C32 AMG 2002-2004
MERCEDES-BENZ C320 2001-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ C36 AMG 1997
MERCEDES-BENZ C43 AMG 1998-2000
MERCEDES-BENZ C55 AMG 2005-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ CL500 1998-2003
MERCEDES-BENZ CL55 AMG 2001-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 1998-2014
MERCEDES-BENZ CL65 AMG 2005-2014
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 1998-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 1999-2003
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 2003-2004
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55 AMG 2001-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ CLS55 AMG 2006
MERCEDES-BENZ E280 2007-2008
MERCEDES-BENZ E300 1997-2009
MERCEDES-BENZ E320 1997-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2006-2009
MERCEDES-BENZ E420 1997
MERCEDES-BENZ E430 1998-2002
MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2003-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ E55 AMG 1999-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ E550 2007-2009
MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2002-2008
MERCEDES-BENZ G55 AMG 2003-2011
MERCEDES-BENZ ML320 1998-2003
MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 2003-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ ML430 1999-2001
MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 2002-2005
MERCEDES-BENZ ML55 AMG 2000-2003
MERCEDES-BENZ S320 1996-1999
MERCEDES-BENZ S350 2006
MERCEDES-BENZ S420 1996-1999
MERCEDES-BENZ S430 2000-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ S500 1996-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ S55 AMG 2001-2006
MERCEDES-BENZ S600 1996-2013
MERCEDES-BENZ S65 AMG 2006-2013
MERCEDES-BENZ SL320 1996-1997
MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 1996-2003
MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 2003-2008
MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 1996-2011
MERCEDES-BENZ SL65 AMG 2005-2011
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 1998-2004
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK32 AMG 2002-2004
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 2001-2004
MERCEDES-BENZ SLR MCLAREN 2005-2009
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2010-2018
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2010-2018
Last edited by WD40; 02-05-2023 at 05:47 PM.
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
Last edited by bluecoupe; 02-05-2023 at 08:41 PM.
Re: How To - Transmission Filter/Fluid Replace
The first V8 Crossfire was a 6.1L
https://www.supercars.net/blog/2005-...ssfire-v8-6-1/
https://www.supercars.net/blog/2005-...ssfire-v8-6-1/