M80
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- 2014 639 Viano- 651, 5sp Auto. 2009 S211- 646, 5sp Auto.
162K miles, filter 3 months older than the Viano, so pretty damn sure this is original ATF. ATF with some burnt smell, although still vaguely reddish, the pan not dirty and magnet with light furry deposit.
I started this Friday, expecting the filter and pan gasket to arrive Saturday. But no show till an hour ago.
The sump drained and filter now replaced,
the union at the n/s of the bell housing loose and allowed to drain over the w/e.
In all well over 7 Litres drained. It was definitely at the top on the dip measure so maybe 8 litres were in there.
So is it worth starting the engine to get the last bit?
As this is under some pressure it might well miss my catch cans.
I started this Friday, expecting the filter and pan gasket to arrive Saturday. But no show till an hour ago.
The sump drained and filter now replaced,
the union at the n/s of the bell housing loose and allowed to drain over the w/e.
In all well over 7 Litres drained. It was definitely at the top on the dip measure so maybe 8 litres were in there.
So is it worth starting the engine to get the last bit?
As this is under some pressure it might well miss my catch cans.