How to check trans oil level on Mercedes-Benz Vito 113?
I have a 2000 model 113 Auto. Can anyone tell me how to check the transmission oil level. I am used to checking auto trans oil levels on other vehicles but can’t find a dipstick on the Vito. Any other advice about changing the trans oil etc. would be appreciated. It has covered 40,000km from new.
How to check the transmission oil level in a Mercedes?
Don’t spend money on anything, even transmission diagnosis before you check the transmission oil level. To check the transmission fluid level in a Mercedes Benz you will need a special transmission dipstick. Mercedes Benz cars don’t come with a transmission dipstick.
Do you have to check the oil level in an automatic gearbox?
All you have to do with an automatic gearbox is to check the fluid level (oil level in an automatic gearbox) and its state on a regular basis.
When do you check the transmission fluid level?
You should check the automatic transmission fluid on all cars almost in all cases when an engine is running, and a box is warmed up. Keep in mind, that all the tips on choosing the automatic transmission selectors when the brake is pulled won’t help — a car with AT is warmed up only during the drive.
I have a 2000 model 113 Auto. Can anyone tell me how to check the transmission oil level. I am used to checking auto trans oil levels on other vehicles but can’t find a dipstick on the Vito. Any other advice about changing the trans oil etc. would be appreciated. It has covered 40,000km from new.
Don’t spend money on anything, even transmission diagnosis before you check the transmission oil level. To check the transmission fluid level in a Mercedes Benz you will need a special transmission dipstick. Mercedes Benz cars don’t come with a transmission dipstick.
How to check the fluid level in an automatic transmission?
Everything is simple as that: engine oil dipsticks in cars with an automatic gearbox in most cases are yellow, and dipsticks for checking the fluid level in an automatic gearbox are red. Clear the area around the dipstick to prevent the dirt entry into the automatic transmission.
All you have to do with an automatic gearbox is to check the fluid level (oil level in an automatic gearbox) and its state on a regular basis.