[MBZ] trans fluid temps

On the heap SDL, with the radiator fans not working, the trans fluid overheats when driving around town, then it won't shift over 2nd. The only cure so far is to let it cool down and try again. It generally works ok out on the highway where the wind replaces that fan action. I sure like

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid temps

More likely the transmission is history, or soon will be... On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 10:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had an SDL once that would at random get into modes of not upshifting > unless you revved the piss out of it. Never did figure it out.

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid temps

I had an SDL once that would at random get into modes of not upshifting unless you revved the piss out of it. Never did figure it out. Maybe fluid was getting too hot. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2015, at 9:01 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > On the

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid temps

> Curly wrote: > > On the heap SDL, with the radiator fans not working, the > trans fluid overheats when driving around town, then it > won't shift over 2nd. The only cure so far is to let it > cool down and try again. > > It generally works ok out on the highway where the wind > replaces that

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

I think I would find some new good transmission mechanics. Allen Sawyer wrote: I have been told by several good transmission mechanics that it does not hurt to over fill an auto transmission. If it is too full, it will just overflow thru the dipstick tube and not damage the trans.

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

Allan S. wrote: I have been told by several good transmission mechanics that it does not hurt to over fill an auto transmission. If it is too full, it will just overflow thru the dipstick tube and not damage the trans. That is certainly not true on GM transmissions. When they are overfilled,

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

I did not write that... On Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:33 -0500, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Allan S. wrote: I have been told by several good transmission mechanics that it does not hurt to over fill an auto transmission. If it is too full, it will just overflow thru the dipstick tube and

[MBZ] trans fluid level

I have been told by several good transmission mechanics that it does not hurt to over fill an auto transmission. If it is too full, it will just overflow thru the dipstick tube and not damage the trans. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

at this point, theres very little metal left. Oh I forgot the transfer case which is also pretty much shot... Its been a great truck but its at the end of its useful life. -Curt --- On Sun, 10/19/08, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

Ernest wrote: hi Curt! not sure which trans is in that rig, but if it's one of the ChryCo trannys, they don't necessarily have the best reputation for longevity, and you may be at the end of its natural life. Well CRAP, Curt. I remember you sending out the email about your Dakota and the

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

Donald Snook wrote: You might need to buy the fluid direct from the dealer. You can buy ATF+3 and/or ATF+4 at Wal-Mart. Just don't go looking for G-05 antifreeze at any Wal-Mart near me. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

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with M1. I'm sure thats not a full drain but the fluid in there is still pretty new. -Curt --- On Mon, 10/20/08, ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes

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if I were going to have problems because of it being the wrong fluid that it should have shown up by now yeah? -Curt Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:20:19 -0500 From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID

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(pull a cooler line) and refill with M1. I'm sure thats not a full drain but the fluid in there is still pretty new. -Curt --- On Mon, 10/20/08, ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

I was in a walmart and they had that peak global stuff that is also approved for MB, but its was the 50/50 mix. Now to me, I dont like to buy premixed coolant. Mitch Haley wrote: Donald Snook wrote: You might need to buy the fluid direct from the dealer. You can buy ATF+3 and/or ATF+4 at

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Ernest wrote: hi Curt! not sure which trans is in that rig, but if it's one of the ChryCo trannys, they don't

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

DO NOT use the Lucas. My '82 300CD's previous owner did that because they (and it was confirmed by the MB stealership) thought that the trans was in need of a rebuild. The trans would slip out of first and second gears from a stop at anything more than light-moderate throttle. Once it was

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

So will my 240D if the engine is warmed up. On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 8:33 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This coupe will bark the tires on the 1-2 shift! -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

Sure, but when is the last time you did a few donuts in a local dirt road intersection??? :) It's a 240, NOT your 300E :) Luther Wonko the Sane wrote: So will my 240D if the engine is warmed up. On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 8:33 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This coupe will bark the

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

shot... Its been a great truck but its at the end of its useful life. -Curt --- On Sun, 10/19/08, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Sunday, October 19, 2008, 9:33

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I am not sure when I last did donuts in any vehicle -- but I am sure the time is counted in decades rather than years or months. Always seemed to me to be a useless exercise in vehicle abuse, often fueled by excessive testosterone and cheap beer. Full-throttle acceleration and breaking the tires

Re: [MBZ] Trans Fluid

the 116 does as well. Marshall Booth wrote: Dan Weeks wrote: The single biggest factor in premature trans failure, besides overt abuse, is heat. WHen I used to tow, I installed a trans temp gauge in my tow cars. Ran fairly flimsey automatics (700R4) hundreds of thousands of miles

Re: [MBZ] Trans Fluid

The factory ones in the radiator are not adequate for heavy duty use -- if you are going to pull a trailer of any size, carry full loads for long distances, etc, install an additional transmission cooler -- it will indeed keep the tranny working. Peter ___

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid

Mercedes is in on the act: when picking up parts at the dealer, I asked how often the transmission fluid should be changed on my 1999 E300. They said Never - it's good for life.. Of course that's bullshit. Never changing trans fluid just guarantees it will fail. Hmmm. If you had been paying

[MBZ] Trans Fluid

The single biggest factor in premature trans failure, besides overt abuse, is heat. WHen I used to tow, I installed a trans temp gauge in my tow cars. Ran fairly flimsey automatics (700R4) hundreds of thousands of miles without failures. Just made sure the trans was running cool. I'd like

Re: [MBZ] Trans Fluid

Dan Weeks wrote: The single biggest factor in premature trans failure, besides overt abuse, is heat. WHen I used to tow, I installed a trans temp gauge in my tow cars. Ran fairly flimsey automatics (700R4) hundreds of thousands of miles without failures. Just made sure the trans was

[MBZ] Trans fluid level on 300E

Hey everyone, Checking the fluid on the trans. Want to make sure I'm doing it right. Hand books says running in P, hot. In this state, it reads low, but once the car is turned off, the level reads above the high line. I thought the book said when turned off of the fluid has slightly cooled,

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid level on 300E

Oddly chasing a transmission shift problem on my sedan I had to go out and check the transmission fluid. Normally I don't do that because of the risk of introducing contaminants. Ya lint free micro-fiber cloth etc... In checking the w140 owners manual it says, run car til hot. I've heard

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid level on 300E

http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 12:56 PM Subject: [MBZ] Trans fluid level on 300E Hey everyone, Checking the fluid on the trans. Want to make sure I'm

[MBZ] trans fluid level.

Hi Everyone, Mentioned a slight drip from the trans a while back. First hot day here today, and drove the car for about half hour. That trans dipstick gets hot. hee hee. On the lower part of the stick, there are a couple of bends and what not, and also two lines scrolled in the stick. With

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level.

with an engine at operating temp (85 degrees), fluid should be at the top line. Difference between the lines is ~ 0.3L IIRC On 4/22/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, Mentioned a slight drip from the trans a while back. First hot day here today, and drove the car for about half

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level.

Thanks Sunil. Needs just a little top up I think. :-) Ed 300E On 22/04/07, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: with an engine at operating temp (85 degrees), fluid should be at the top line. Difference between the lines is ~ 0.3L IIRC On 4/22/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone,

[MBZ] Trans fluid leak when cold starting

OK, the Benz now runs fairly nice with new glow plugs, new injector, new fuel filters. A block heater from DieselGiant is on its way for the colder winter days. But it seems another problem has developed. The Benz (1980 300CD, auto trans) piddles transmission fluid onto the driveway when it

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid leak when cold starting

Lee Einer wrote: OK, the Benz now runs fairly nice with new glow plugs, new injector, new fuel filters. A block heater from DieselGiant is on its way for the colder winter days. But it seems another problem has developed. The Benz (1980 300CD, auto trans) piddles transmission fluid onto the

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid leak when cold starting

Marshall Booth wrote: Are you SURE the transmission isn't overfilled (can only be checked after driving for 15-20 minutes - will read low to VERY low if checked cold - if filled to even the low mark when cold, it will be WAY overfilled) and the vent (on top) isn't plugged? On some

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

Kaleb, up there was lots of free beer and hot women to dance with. More commonly known as a wedding party for my cousin. On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:37:20 -0600, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Off to KS and IL with the SD and freshly topped off Trans fluid. Turned out I was about

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Well Im glad to see you made it back in one piece. Luther Gulseth wrote: Kaleb, up there was lots of free beer and hot women to dance with. More commonly known as a wedding party for my cousin. On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:37:20 -0600, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Kaleb C.

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Off to KS and IL with the SD and freshly topped off Trans fluid. Turned out I was about 2.25 qts low. Shifts exacly like normal now.going to STL for Fri/Sa/Sun. Laters! Luther On Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:44:23 -0600, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther typed: off to KS and IL

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

whats going on up there? Luther Gulseth wrote: Off to KS and IL with the SD and freshly topped off Trans fluid. Turned out I was about 2.25 qts low. Shifts exacly like normal now.going to STL for Fri/Sa/Sun. Laters! Luther On Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:44:23 -0600, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

it was. The fluid was about 2qt low, I just couldn't tell easliy how low it really was and it took me a bit to get the fluid high enough to warm the trans up. It's driving as normal now :D Luther, off to KS and IL in Gold Dust. On Wed, 09 Nov 2005 08:09:06 -0600, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

Luther typed: off to KS and IL IL? I'm sorry. Illinois is a good place to be FROM. Bob Rentfro (1982 Illinois refugee) '77 300D 142K Litchfield Park, AZ

[MBZ] trans fluid level

when a problem occurs, like my hard trans cooler line having a BAD leak, car ('83 300SD) being towed home, no accurate idea of the amounts of fluid lost.how does one tell how much fluid to add back into the system? When the car was cold/off after the repair, I could see fluid on the

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

mine was overfilled by one quart (85 300SD) and I noticed no difference except an ATF seep...dripping from seals onto floor. A little more overfilled and the idiot would have blown my gaskets. Recall a list member a while back who was overfilled 2 quarts and got a few miles b4 tranny blew the

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

Luther Gulseth wrote: when a problem occurs, like my hard trans cooler line having a BAD leak, car ('83 300SD) being towed home, no accurate idea of the amounts of fluid lost.how does one tell how much fluid to add back into the system? When the car was cold/off after the repair, I

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

So, simply (I'm deathly afraid of an overfill) if the transmission slips, add more fluid in small amounts until it comfortably stops slipping. At this point I will be able to drive the 15+ minutes to warm everything up, and then properly check the fluid. Is this a safe conclusion? On

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

Christopher McCann wrote: mine was overfilled by one quart (85 300SD) and I noticed no difference except an ATF seep...dripping from seals onto floor. A little more overfilled and the idiot would have blown my gaskets. Recall a list member a while back who was overfilled 2 quarts and got a few

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

Luther Gulseth wrote: So, simply (I'm deathly afraid of an overfill) if the transmission slips, add more fluid in small amounts until it comfortably stops slipping. At this point I will be able to drive the 15+ minutes to warm everything up, and then properly check the fluid. Is this a

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

Ok. When checking fluid on a cold trans, how long should I idle the car to fill the torque converter? Next question, what distance on the dipstick equates to 1/2 pint of fluid? On Tue, 08 Nov 2005 23:36:40 -0600, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther Gulseth wrote: So, simply

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

assuming levels are correct AND the tranny vent is clogged - would there be any symptoms? Might this explain why I can never consistently get a correct ATF level reading (too low cold, too high hot)? Chris Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: mine was

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Luther; FWIW, I am afraid that your slippage is not neccessarily ATF level related. My '82 300SD with a 722.303 tranny has bad leaks and it always is low on ATF. The higher I fill it, the worse it leaks. Low is not a problem, overfilling is B A A A D. I don't even check it anymore. I just carry a

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid level

Christopher McCann wrote: assuming levels are correct AND the tranny vent is clogged - would there be any symptoms? Might this explain why I can never consistently get a correct ATF level reading (too low cold, too high hot)? Not a clue. When I get incorrect readings I insure that I'm

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid changes

I did mine about a year ago, I think I might have used the $2 oil sucker to get a lot of the fluid out (I can't remember if it did or did not work on the Benz, it definitely worked on my truck and Caddie -- cleaned the pans nearly dry), still had to do the TC. Don't recall it being that messy

[MBZ] Trans fluid changes

Ramps or jack stands work, BUT changing transmission fluid on a Mercedes is a MESSY job even with a pit or lift! It's hard to match the joy of lying on your back under your MB (on four jackstands) with transmission fluid running down your arms, ruining your clothes and staining the driveway

Re: [MBZ] Trans fluid changes

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's hard to match the joy of lying on your back under your MB (on four jackstands) with transmission fluid running down your arms, ruining your clothes and staining the driveway surface. I change my trans fluid with my Visa card, now. Some tings just ain't wuth it.