Changing the transmission fluid and filter on a Mercedes w202 chassis c230 with 722.6 5 speed automatic transmission…I was told by MB technicians and indep…
Mercedes 722.6 automatic transmission .fluid and filter change..w202
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A week after changing to MaxLife ATF and I can say, without a doubt, the
results have been spectacular. Feels like a new car, very noticeably
smoother engaging gear from park and shifting through every gear.
Particularly 1-2 shift, used to be a bone rattler now I wouldn’t even know
it happened without looking at the tach. YMMV but I would recommend, hell
urge, anyone to give MaxLife a try.
Mercedes customer support says: “Mercedes-Benz USA approves the use of
Mercedes-Benz transmission fluid Dextron III or IV for the 1996 C220.
Best wishes for future safe and pleasant driving.”
What ATF do you rec’d for the 722.4 trans? The spec is dex III but after
10k miles on generic ATF it seems like shifting is a little harsher.. What
do you think about valvoline maxlife?
Hi. Do you have the length that the dipstick should go into the dipstick
tube in order to get the proper reading? I have the ebay dipstick and the
reader end flexes and I just cant get a consistant reading, I did the fluid
change as per and it seems to be smoother as the old fluid was chocolate
milk! Ty!
I had the transmission oil line in the front go, slight drip leak. Was on a
trip and had no choice but to leave it, let it slowly drip out. Had to stop
once, close to home and dump in 1 qt. of ATF4 I grabbed at a store. Was the
only option. Anyways, now I have an empty trainy so I can’t measure the
fluid level. 99 w202 c230k. I found the line at Napa Auto Parts, had them
order it to the closest store. I was just going to replace the line and
dump fluid back in. Not sure what to use, if I just get some ATF 134 from
Napa, whatever brand, or get Mercedes ATF fluid from the dealer…
How can I find out the level? Probably 3.5l as in the video but like you
said, needs to be exact. Maybe this job has gone past me doing it myself
but I was planning on installing the new line and filling the reservoir.
Further research makes me question that now. Any input would help. Thanks!
Wanting to drain torque converter as well. Is the fluid within the
converter separate from transmission fluid or is it integrated?
First of all, thank you for all your videos, you are great. I have a
Mercedes W202 C220, with an automatic transmission, this past week there
were times when I lost fourth gear, and drove only in third gear. After a
while at a constant driving, I began to lose and third gear also, car
switched to the 2nd gear like I pressed kick down, but I did not. Maybe you
could help. Thank you in advance.
can you tell me where i can order the dipstick from? I can’t find any
aftermarket distribution in Australia?
FML i serviced my transmission a few months ago and put dex III fluid and
now my transmission is stuffing up and shacking the fluids is a black color
what do i do ??? thanks
there should be 8 liters of oil not 3.5 …. this AGB has got in it 8
liters of it !
one of the best for MB is Ravenol oil.
On W211 you don’t have drain plug in torque converter, so you can use this
procedure, but you’ll change only 50% of oil.
amazon or ebay
Actually there is Fuchs 4134 and Shell ATF 134 available as a direct
replacement and alot cheaper but hard to find
not sure where the id plate on the tranny is…but if you have a 5 speed
automatic,with a winter/summer switch beside the shifter..you have the
722.6 most automatic Mercedes had the same tranny at that time
Thanks for sharing this fab. video. Share & grow.Tkx.dd
Dosnt the torque converter have a drain plug too which you should drain the
fluid from for the complete flush? Or is this on particular years? Thanks
buddy
Invest in a fluid evacuation pump with at least an 8 liter capacity. This
is extremely useful for oil changes, and you can use it for pulling the
fluid out of the pan of the transmission before removing the pan to save
yourself a big mess.
where do you buy the dip stick?
Where did you get the transmission level checker? Is it an aftermarket
thing or do the dealerships sell them?
thanks 🙂
its either the transmission internally (valve body,pressure regulator etc.)
or possibly the shifter shaft needs adjustment..try moving the shifter
lever back and forth a tiny bit to see if it is maybe not actually in drive
when the gear lever is in the drive position..could just be gear lever
bushings gone bad,which would be the best possible outcome since they are
easy to replace and cheap
@fupabox, not even 2min in and already noticed that you aren’t checking
with the engine running. You should always check the transmission fluid
with the engine running and also I would recommend getting an infrared
thermometer to make sure it is ~80deg
Can you help me out? My husband put fluid into the car without draining or
anything. He just put it in and now the car smokes after a few minutes of
driving. I have no idea what happened that it’s doing that now…
Hi, dude. I have W211 with the same transmission 722.6. Do you know how to
change my fluid? Can i do the same as you?
Thanks – you make even the most daunting of tasks look easy! I have almost
the same car as you, but mine is a C180 1998/1999, automatic. Do you know
where the transmission “part number” is written, e.g. 722.6? I guess the
fluid code is “MB 236.14”, but unsure if this would apply my vehicle as
well.
I notice sometimes you use 4 jackstands. I’ve only got two good stands.
I’ve had my stands for years, would hate to buy any more of them. thanks in
advance!
Great Video. I finally did the same thing to my 2003 w211 E320 (thanks to
your video). However, I am having trouble measuring the fluid level. Using
the exact same dipstick you have here, whenever I dip it in and pull it
back, I find oil traces all over it making it very difficult to tell what
exactly the correct level is. I mean, the oil is not evenly distributed
over the plastic end of the dipstick (there are dry gaps where there is no
signs of fluid). Any help would b greatly appreciated.THNX
When I tried to remove my pan today I stripped one of the torx screws. Do
you have any advice on removing with out damaging the pan. Replacement
screws are $3 fro the dealer so I’m not worried about that.
This video is totally for nothing!!! By this procedure you’ll change only
50% of oil. It’s totally amateur. If you have drain plug in torque convert
you’ll drain out the rest of oil. If you don’t have this plug you have to
use other procedure!
I have an M-class 270, 2004 model. Anyone here have experience with
automatic transmission for this. Replacing oil. What type of oil dipstick.
Type of oil should I use. Need any info on this.
Thanks again fupabox! Going to check my levels tomorrow!
also is it neccesary to drain the the torque converter also when changing
the trans fluid
The transmission fluid is original and has never been changed. I’d like to
squeeze some more life out of the transmission if possible. Do you think a
drain and fill / filter change would cause the transmission to fail. I’m
not sure if I’d rather try a $150 service or shell out $2,000 for a
replacement transmission. With fluid this old, do you think it would be
worth draining the pan and torque converter or just the pan?
I seem to inherit jack stands (I have 8 I think) useful when pulling all
the wheels from a car and taking them for new tires..In Canada no tire
installer is legally permitted to install a tire size other than the
factory size…so if you want a lower profile/wider tire here,you remove
the wheels and take them in without the car and they can now install any
size you ask for…it’s a stupid nanny state policy..
good to know…Don’t you hate when there are 2 differing opinions both from
reliable sources…my guys who have also been MB techs forever say it isn’t
necessary..damn..wish there was a consensus 🙂
by the way, buying the overpriced mercedes fluid isnt necessary, any ATF+4
fluid will do. you can look this up, there was some pretty serious research
into chrysler fluids and how they were developed/branded. all ATF+4 is
basically the same
I’m pretty sure dealerships sell them…I bought mine on ebay
Ok thanks well hopefully see what’s up in the am… 🙁
I have read a ton of research on it as well as contacting a few makers of
atf+4 and they don’t recommend replacing The Mercedes fluid with atf+4..
The difference between the Chrysler version and the Mercedes versions comes
down to gear ratios and fluid pressures..same basic transmission with
different needs requiring a different fluid..in the end it may be that the
Chrysler stuff is ok to use,but with no clear consensus, it’s best to spend
the extra few bucks for peace of mind..just my opinion
hey was wondering if u had any input, i have a 1999 c230 kompressor and the
gear slipped a few times in the past month for the first time since i got
it. I was going about 50-60mph so im assuming about 4th gear and it just
gave out and although was still shifted in drive acted as if in neutral
therefore there was no response when pushing the pedal, just the engine
revving? is this a transmission problem?
yes it is the same procedure on your car,if no drainplug you will have to
be careful and pull the pan off to drain
file 2 opposite sides of the bolt head flat and use locking pliers
(vicegrips) on the bolt
dont have a drainplug
Your videos are great..it was just words of caution for this particular
case…thanks again..aloha
Good friend of mine is a lifetime MB owner AND dealership tech. He told me
it is pointless to change the fluid and filter without doing the torque
converter… He said the dealers do, in fact only do the amount in the pan
and change the filter. This is something where he and the “procedure”
disagree. He has had transmissions come back with slipping issues that were
cured after either a flush or a TOTAL fluid change (including the torque
converter). I’m doing this today on my W203.040
on some models there is a torque converter drain bolt..it is not necessary
to drain it..a simple drain and fill is all the dealerships recommend
all the Mercedes specialists I spoke to said that draining just the pan and
replacing the filter was the preferred method…if your car has a torque
converter drain I don’t see an issue with draining it as well, it would
only add a few minutes to the job and a couple more litres of fluid
The annotation should come up at 1;40 explaining that I had the car off so
I could be heard over the sound of the engine..I have an infrared
thermometer ,but it wasn’t necessary..I had driven the car in town for over
an hour. I appreciate the input
Well unfortunately, my torque converter does NOT have a drain plug… So I
was forced to do only the 4 quarts in the pan and the filter only today.
SO, I may do a power flush next time I do the filter and fluid change.