AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

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Your Mercedes
1993MERCEDES 400SE
MB 4 and 5>speed automatic
transmission
without regulated torque converter
lockup clutch (KeB) (model designation
722.3/4/5)
the specs state.

SHOULD BE USED 236.1 236.6 236.7 236.9 236.10
CAN BE USED 236.12

reference:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/d/d/en/Spec_231_1.pdf

My 1993 400SE owners book states 236.6 236.9
I collected the MB fluid from the dealer and its sheet is 236.6

My questions are:
1 What does MB mean by "can"
2 Presumably newer fluids have advantage over older ones provided they are compatible approved, so why do the newer ones not render the older ones obsolete?
3 Why have MB not supplied at least 236.9, if not 236.12, rather than the236.6?
3 Which one should I use and why?

After PAS and fuel filter I am ready to change my transmission fluid, I have the gasket. filter, loan of a ramp and some of this MB 236.6.

I intend to keep this car for good or as long as practicable. I love it.
Its the best Merc
 

rpe2

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Welcome!

Can means that it is fine to use, but far in excess of the grade required.

The 236.6 from the dealer will be fine, remember to drain the torque convertor also.
 

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