Me ;
I'd replace the tranny filter while the pan is off as Mercedes Slushboxes really do have a real filter unlike most others that use only a cheapo screen .
Dirty or partially clogged filters can cause all manner of tranny problems so it's cheap insurance .
I'd drain the T.C. too , IIRC it's a 5 MM Allen .
How does the fluid smell now ? sweet or burnt ? .
-Nate
in 36* F Maine
AJ wrote :
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> Okay-- as I understand it, dexron is a GM "branded" fluid- that GM essentially allowed to go "off patent.." So if a fluid "claims" to be Dex III, it's that they say so.
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> S'ok.. Not a big GM fan..
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> That said..
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> Essentially you're buying the reputation of the fluid manufacturer. Because no one is "checking them" to make sure they're actually producing a DexIII "meets or exceeds" product.
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> I've always liked Valvoline-- had good luck with their products.
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> So they've got two Dex/Merc products..
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> http://www.valvoline.com/products/consumer-products/automatic-transmission-products/automatic-transmission-fluid/33
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> and
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> http://www.valvoline.com/products/consumer-products/automatic-transmission-products/automatic-transmission-fluid/37
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> Now-- I'm not normally a fan of "high mileage" preparations. But I am apparently losing some ATF currently.. My thought was-- drop the pan, drain the tc.. Refill with the Dex/Merc Valvoline. (maybe I've fixed the leak replacing the lines/pan gasket) If not- then as fluid needs replaced, move to the dex/merc "extended mile.."
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> --and obviously I stop adding, if it stops needing more, versus filling the system with it.
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> Is there any logic TO my logic, or should I just sleep a little more??
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> I'd had a momentary consideration of looking at a royal purple/amsoil product.. Then I forgot.. I'm driving an old benz to save cash, not burn it.. :)
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