1998 Mercedes C240 Elegance Question

[The Hammer]

Hi All-- Have just purchased a C240 Elegance with 93K on the clock,full MOT and complete Mercedes service history (one owner from new) for a reasonable £2995. This being my first Merc I'm a little concerned about the sealed for life autobox. Should I leave well alone or should I get the ATF changed asap? What would members advise?

 

[Blobcat]

Hi & Welcome,

If it hasn't been done, and you can find this out from the dealer with your reg/vin No. Then I would get it done. As yours benefits from having a torque converter drain plug then you can change the whole 7.5ltrs. Parrot of Doom has an excellent "how to" in the DIY section.

 

[television]

As the post above, its worth doing or having it done, most report back saying how much smoother the changes are

 

[jberks]

the general opinion is that the "life" in sealed for "life" is around 100k - so it would be the first thing on my list - as a general rule every 60k is about right.

 

[The Hammer]

Many thaks for the advice--I was thinking along the same lines. However, will a MB main dealer be willing to do this or should I go elsewhere. What would you recommend?

 

[mattsurf]

WDM in Birmingham quoted me £81 plus VAT to change the ATF fluid and Rear Diff oil - they recommend doing both of these on my E320 CDI which I have just bought at 115k miles

 

[jberks]

good point Matt - on my 202 I had the diff oil and seals done at 40k (or was it 60k ...) andyway, if not done for a while - well worth doing.