Why do I need to change the differential fluid in my Mercedes?
That implies that there will never be a need for the differential fluid to be changed and this can be a bit misleading. The differential in a Mercedes will transfer power from the engine to the wheels and at the same time allow the wheels rotate at different speeds. This helps in making turns.
Where to drain differential oil in Mercedes Benz?
Drain the differential oil. If the car was in use right before you started to change the differential oil be careful as the fluid may be hot. Locate the oil filler screw. It should be right above the oil drain screw you removed in the previous step. Remove this screw.
Where is the rear differential on a Mercedes Benz?
Locate the rear differential at the rear of the vehicle. Locate the oil drain screw at the bottom of the rear axle assembly. Remove the screw. Use the Mercedes-Benz Fluid Drain Wrench Tool listed under parts section above to remove the screw. Drain the differential oil.
How much does it cost to change differential fluid?
The cost to replace the differential fluid is under $50 if you purchase oil and tools online. Links provided below. This is an easy task that you can tackle yourself. It’s not any more difficult than replacing the engine oil. You will need to have the right oil screw wrench and oil transfer pump to complete this job.
How often should you change the differential fluid on a Mercedes Benz?
That’s why we recommend that you should consider replacing the rear differential oil on your Mercedes-Benz every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. The cost to replace the differential fluid is under $50 if you purchase oil and tools online.
Drain the differential oil. If the car was in use right before you started to change the differential oil be careful as the fluid may be hot. Locate the oil filler screw. It should be right above the oil drain screw you removed in the previous step. Remove this screw.
Locate the rear differential at the rear of the vehicle. Locate the oil drain screw at the bottom of the rear axle assembly. Remove the screw. Use the Mercedes-Benz Fluid Drain Wrench Tool listed under parts section above to remove the screw. Drain the differential oil.
What are the Mercedes-Benz specifications for operating fluids?
The Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids (MB BeVo) is a platform for publishing Mercedes-Benz tested and approved operating fluids for your vehicles and major assemblies. We recommend using exclusively products that have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz as: components and operating fluids are tailored to one another,