E320cdi w210 gearbox dipstick same as w124?

[brad190]

Hi,
does anyone know if my dads w124 gearbox dipstick would suit my e320cdi please?
Also would any one recommend using mercedes antifreez instead of other makes?
I ask as i've just bought the w reg e320cdi & its covered 167000 mile & the service history is a little vague to say the least so I want to get it right.
ps great site guys!!!!

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

No the gearbox sticks are different, you need to get one from mb.

I dont think it makes much difference about antifreeze, mb is about £9.00 for 1.5 litre bottle, you only need 2 or three.

 

[brad190]

Wow that was quicker than calling Mercedes lol.
Thanks for that I thought it was a long shot,I called MB at Stoke today & they said the same as other people have said on here they can't sell them as they are a workshop tool & quoted me £164 to change 5 litres filter & gasket.
Crewe engines quoted £40+vat + parts approx £100 trouble is i would rather do things myself as I know there done with the correct oils etc but I think I might struggle on the driveway with this.
Changed the engine oil for mobil 1 supersyn last week.
I also have a new thermostat to fit as mine is running at 60.
Do you think there is anything else I should do?
Thanks again.

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Check the front suspension ball joints and a general check over but if it anit broke dont fix it.

oh a brake fluid change if you dont think its had one in the last three years.

other than that you should be ok.

 

[brad190]

Yes I have a slight knock on the nearside front so I will check that asap.
Thanks again.

 

[Parrot of Doom]

Find out what gearbox you have, and use the number (eg 722.4) on Ebay - you should find one.

 

[brad190]

Great I will try that but how do I find out which gearbox my car has?
Its a e320cdi facelift w-2000 auto with w&s mode.
By the way your gearbox oil change guide is excellent.
Thanks mate.

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

If you have the service book it should be on the back page on the data card.

will be 722.---------

Yours most likley 722.6

 

[brad190]

Hi, just checked & it says 7226 but no point so is that 722.6 please?

 

[television]

Yes it is a 722.6 gearbox and you can use the universal one from MB as said you cant use the 722.4 stick