ajlsl600
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- clk3202001,sl6002003 with everything regrettably sold ,A class 170cdi auto. NG/TF1800 ML250
Looking at towing in a hot climate, I towed a 1600kg van for many years in Oz with my ML270. Never a problem with engine coolant - the fan cut in when necessary and kept the temp under 95°. However, it is a totally different situation with the auto tranny. The heat exchanger fitted is useless in hot temps and my fluid went black very quickly. Wouldn't change up gears after a long ascent until temp returned to acceptable. Only solution was an added radiator in the front with tranny fluid going through it. From the time of fitting it, nary a problem and oil stayed nice and clear. If you are going to tow any decent weight in a Euro summer, I suggest you look at doing something similar.
Ian.
exactly where i am, looking at that. some P saving 10 cents on a min spec original cooler .