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 to change the transmission fluid on your Mercedes Benz?
If its too high please drain off excess fluid by removing the drain bolt (you do not have to drain the whole transmission again). -Regarding the transmission pan- Please remove the forward bolts first then the middle bolts as this will remove the excess oil that is left behind in the transmission pan.
What should I put in my transmission fluid?
Theirafter your transmisson may begin st slip on occassion. Top it off if needed but do not replace. If opening transmission for a reason keep some of your old oil. Filter it with a paper filter in order to remove any metal particles. Keep half the old oil and put in half the qty of new oil. Hope that was helpful Rodney.
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.
If its too high please drain off excess fluid by removing the drain bolt (you do not have to drain the whole transmission again). -Regarding the transmission pan- Please remove the forward bolts first then the middle bolts as this will remove the excess oil that is left behind in the transmission pan.
How much does it cost to change transmission fluid?
My Gf’s 2000 MB E320 had the plug soaked in oil, I replaced it and had my local european indy shop erase the codes for me charged- they charged me $45. problem solved ever since. Almost 6k miles later and still smooth shifting.
What to do if your transmission fluid is missing?
With your vehicle info handy, give The Pelican Parts parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. Comments: I think your torque values for ft lbs for the drain plugs are missing a decimal point?
How much fluid do you need to fill a transmission pan?
7.5 liters is recommended for the initial fill. It’s also recommended to have a few liters extra as a backup, however you may not use all 7.5 liters. (We only used 3.5 liters and It’s ok to mix old fluid with new fluid). Transmission pan bolts: 8Nn. As with any do-it-yourself project, unfamiliarity with the tools and process can be dangerous.