Checking auto gearbox oil level. - auto box oil dipstick on

[steveperry]

Hi guys,

You'll probably think me an idiot for this but...

I just recently got myself a '98 C240 and traded in my trusty '86 190E for the pleasure. Well on the old car I used check oil levels, coolant etc.

Now I was trying to open the auto gearbox dipstick, and I have inadvertantly snapped a small red tag that forms part of the cap... D'Oh! After doing this I then checked the car manual which states that the auto gearbox oil level can only be checked by a MB engineer, sheesh.
I guess what I'm asking is... Is it a major biggie that I have snapped this red tag thing ontop of the auto geaxbox dipstick?

Hmm life seemed so much simpler with the ol' 190E.

Thanks,

S.

 

[Andy]

Checking auto gearbox oil level.

Hi

Don't worry about the red tag. Just put the top back on. It will stay there by its self. You need a special dipstick to check the oil. Only if you have a oil leak will it need checking. MB reckon its there for life.

Regards
Andy @ www.mercedesservicing.com

 

[Anonymous]

Checking auto gearbox oil level.

Dipstick Part no.W1405891521.
About £17.50.

I have recently changed my oil and would recommend it.

1998 E300 Turbo D

 

[steveperry]

Checking auto gearbox oil level.

Thanks for your reply guys.

Much appreciated.

S.