Auto Transmission oil change

[gnj588d]

Has anyone any tips on changing the fluid and filter on my 230.   Thanks Mike Rutledge

[merrill]

do not over torque the valve gasket bolts,  I think they are 5 ft lbs...

also, if you can using low pressure, blow out the tranny cooler lines
(15lbs or less)


Matt
Austin Tx
66 230 sl - "white"
78 300 D - Blue
98 C230

[Benz Dr.]

The job isn't done right or at all without draning the converter. There's a small dran plug and you will need to turn the engine over slowly by hand until it lines up for removal.

Dan Caron's
 SL Barn
benzbarn@ebtech.net
 slbarn.mbz.org
  1 877 661 6061

[ja17]

Hello,

You may want to get the kit with the new cork gasket, filter and metal ring seals.  You will need to have a 5mm allen to unfasten the drain on the torque converter as Dan metioned.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

[gnj588d]

Thanks for the info Ihave orderd the kit,just one more question how, often should this be done. Cheers Mike Rutledge

[ja17]

Hello Mike,

The automatic transmission oil and filter change interval is 30,000 miles.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio