Should I change my Mercedes transmission fluid?
Many of the earlier models advertised “life time” transmission fluid and as such did not specify a service interval. We at German Auto Center strongly recommend serving your Mercedes Benz transmission between 80,000 and 100,000 miles or after five years of service. No fluid is truly lifetime.
How do I check the transmission fluid on my s550?
How to Check Your Transmission Fluid – Manual Transmissions
- Reach under the car to find the fluid fill plug.
- Remove the plug by unscrewing it.
- Stick your finger in the plug hole, and then look at the fluid on your finger.
- If you can’t seem to find any fluid at all, the fluid is low, and you will need to top it off.
Do you need to change the transmission fluid in a Mercedes?
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. Many owners and mechanics believe that if you change the transmission fluid you may experience transmission problems.
How do you change the fluid in a 5 speed transmission?
Remove the 5 mm bolt under the transmission using an allen wrench. Be careful as the fluid may still be hot. Drain oil from the torque converter and the transmission oil pan. Not all models have a torque converter drain bolt. The access hole for the torque converter was removed from the transmission casing in the early 2000 models.
How much does it cost to change transmission fluid?
The average cost for a Mercedes-Benz S550 transmission fluid change is between $229 and $275. Labor costs are estimated between $176 and $222 while parts are priced at $53.
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.