Do you really need to change your transmission fluid?
Manual: Most manufacturers recommend that manual transmission fluid be changed every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Under heavy-duty use, some manufacturers suggest changing transmission fluid every 15,000 miles. The typical service interval is 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Changing it more often does no harm.
Can you change the oil on a C320?
We demonstrated on a V6 3.2 C320 2005 Model. It will be very close procedure for all V6 and 4 cylinder engines. You will need to check the oil capacity and the oil filter number to make sure that it is the same for your model. This is not a sponsored video. Everything is purchased by us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldmechan…
How to do an oil change on a Mercedes W203?
In this video we are showing you how to do an oil change on Mercedes W203. We demonstrated on a V6 3.2 C320 2005 Model. It will be very close procedure for all V6 and 4 cylinder engines. You will need to check the oil capacity and the oil filter number to make sure that it is the same for your model. This is not a sponsored video.
What causes a Mercedes-Benz transmission to fail?
We see these transmission fail in rare cases when water enters the transmission via the oil cooling lines or the radiator on cars equipped with Valeo radiators. The top part of the radiator on your Mercedes-Benz contains the chamber for the engine coolant/antifreeze while the bottom part contains the chamber for the transmission oil cooling.
What to do if your Mercedes transmission is leaking oil?
Before you spend hundreds of dollars on a new valve body (will talk more about the valve body in the next step) replace the Mercedes Transmission 13-Pin Connector Adapter Plug + O-rings. The O-ring plug leaks oil and disrupts the communication between the TCU and the valve body. The O-ring is very easy to replace.
We demonstrated on a V6 3.2 C320 2005 Model. It will be very close procedure for all V6 and 4 cylinder engines. You will need to check the oil capacity and the oil filter number to make sure that it is the same for your model. This is not a sponsored video. Everything is purchased by us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldmechan…
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.
In this video we are showing you how to do an oil change on Mercedes W203. We demonstrated on a V6 3.2 C320 2005 Model. It will be very close procedure for all V6 and 4 cylinder engines. You will need to check the oil capacity and the oil filter number to make sure that it is the same for your model. This is not a sponsored video.
Which is the best oil for Mercedes Benz?
Valvoline Maxlife says that their oil is suitable for Mercedes-Benz, and Shell states that it meets the MB specs. In order to change the transmission fluid oil you will need: We would recommend that you use a complete kit that includes the filter and gasket. Step by step DIY instructions on how to change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.