autobox oil dark colour

[Petemac]

going to change oil in auto box drain the sump and turbine is plug in turbine housing adentified by a special bolt what filter do i need and sump gasket my model number is 1999 c250td VIN No= wdb202 1282f902609 there a lot on ebay but mybe merc garage will be best your advise is always welcome this is the first auto car i had thanks peter

 

[Miffy]

why not just go and get them from MB, I dont think they are too over priced on the filter and gaskit?

 

[Petemac]

thanks miffy any idea of total amount of oil i will need

 

[Miffy]

I think its 7.5 lt

 

[Miffy]

read this thread

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=25558

 

[bigasotonuk]

Hi,
Be aware that the sump bolts can very easily shear, and it may pay you to replace the pilot bush at the same time. These are a very common failure point, and are about £20 from MB.
I personnally would only use genuine MB fluid.
You will also need a dipstick to check the level, as the dipstick is a specific service tool, though you can make one from a length of curtain wire and marking at specific points, the measurements are on here somewhere.
I don,t think you will find a drain plug on your Torque Convertor, so you won,t be able to completly drain the system, only the box itself. There is a way of cranking the fluid that won,t drain out but i,m not 100% of the method. Maybe someone else can give you a heads up on it.

 

[Petemac]

thanks for all replies got dipstick on ebay £3 including p+p with instructions will use merc oil will be canny removing sump studs thanks again peter