Can you change your transmission fluid without changing the filter?
Many transmission manufacturers use only a screen on the fluid pickup to filter out any casting flaws or debris that could be poured down the dipstick. Some manufacturers do not recommend changing the filter. The fluid will break down and needs to be changed, the filters do not plug up on a healthy transmission.
How much fluid do you need to change transmission filter?
Or that there may be particles that will be dislodged inside the transmission which can clog the new filter. Our recommendation is to change the transmission fluid to extend the life of the transmission. You will need 10 quarts of transmission fluid. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use the MBZ ATF 236.14 transmission fluid.
Can you change the transmission fluid in a Mercedes 722.6?
You can drain the fluid from the oil pan and the torque converter, drop the oil pan, and replace the filter. You can change almost 7.5 liters of the fluid in the system. “G-AMG” posted the Photo DIY- 722.6XX Transmission Fluid Change that shows the pan drain, drop, and filter change.
How often do you change the transmission fluid on a Mercedes?
You should consider changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter on your Mercedes-Benz every 60,000 to 80,000 miles. Years ago Mercedes-Benz claimed that these transmissions were sealed for life and didn’t require any oil change. But their recommendation on transmission fluid has changed and now they recommend that you do change the fluid.
Can a torque converter change the transmission fluid?
“G-AMG” posted the Photo DIY- 722.6XX Transmission Fluid Change that shows the pan drain, drop, and filter change. If your transmission does not have a torque converter drain plug, then there are two different camps of doing the fluid/filter change. One is just to renew the fluid in the oil pan and change the filter.
Or that there may be particles that will be dislodged inside the transmission which can clog the new filter. Our recommendation is to change the transmission fluid to extend the life of the transmission. You will need 10 quarts of transmission fluid. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use the MBZ ATF 236.14 transmission fluid.
You should consider changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter on your Mercedes-Benz every 60,000 to 80,000 miles. Years ago Mercedes-Benz claimed that these transmissions were sealed for life and didn’t require any oil change. But their recommendation on transmission fluid has changed and now they recommend that you do change the fluid.
How do you check the automatic transmission fluid?
Fill the transmission with 4 quarts of oil. Drive the car for 5 min. Check the automatic transmission fluid using special Mercedes-Benz transmission dipstick which you could get on Amazon. Read this article if you need to know How to Check the Automatic Transmission Fluid. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Is the 722.6 transmission the same as the Mercedes?
It is important to understand that Mercedes-Benz doesn’t have these two fluids on their approval list. That doesn’t mean that these fluids don’t meet the required specification. In fact, the same 722.6 transmission is used in many Dodge cars, and Dodge does use the Valvoline MaxLife in the same transmission.