2005 C230 KOMPRESSOR OIL CHANGE HOW TO
2005 C230 KOMPRESSOR OIL CHANGE FULL

Five-speed transmissions can use any of 236.10, 236.12, or 236.14 spec fluid. This will activate the various solenoids and flush out even more old fluid, which is always a good thing. If you have a partner helping you, then while the engine is started, have that partner (with foot FIRMLY on the brake pedal, the emergency brake FULLY engaged, and chocks on the rear wheels!) shift through the gears while the engine is on. Do this until your fluid starts getting pretty darn red. For getting the old fluid out and pumping the new fluid in, I just start the engine and let the transmission's fluid pump do the work. This takes between 12 and 14 litres of ATF, including dropping the pan, replacing the filter, replacing the electrical connector plug, and exchanging the fluid 3 liters at a time.

2005 C230 KOMPRESSOR OIL CHANGE FULL

The method that I use is to do a full exchange. Do that, and the 722.6 transmissions in our cars should last basically forever. The revised (from M-B) interval is every 60,000 km, or 39,000 miles. That bit about the 'sealed for life' is something that even M-B themselves backed off of, due to just how stupid it was and the fact that they were getting called out on it.

2005 C230 KOMPRESSOR OIL CHANGE HOW TO

Yes good question i owned one a good time ago mercedes benz refers to sealed for life the transmission shop i go to recommend every 3 years it takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to service the transmission you may ask your self how to get the fluid back in hum to think about mercedes bright idea how to get money out of people really smart you have to have a special tool that they inserted it into the drain plug hole and pump the fluid back in and the have to check the menu on the steering wheel or dash depending on what model i also owner a slk350 same thing with ignition on til it gives transmission is full not over filled but filled then they pinch the tool and tighten the transmission drain plug i have to give it to merceds benz they now have given it to everyone that bought one of there cars and it is not sheep wercedes charges 425.00 some more 150 a hour plus parts 300 for labor the tranny fluid 29.00 per quart tranny fluid then 147 for tanny kit filter gasket pretty good sales pitch to buy there car Most of that is likely the fuel filter though. I was quoted at $650 dollars without tax. All that is included is spark plug, and fuel filter change. It's possible you may have to drop the pan.īy the way, while talking with the dealership about the transmission flush, I had asked about the 100,000 miles tune up. Not sure about where the fuel filter is located though. I plan to get the spark plugs changed myself, and possibly the fuel filter. Doing the job yourself will save a good amount of money in labor charges. Just need to buy the MB parts, and fluids from the dealership.

I'm sure it adds up to a good sum of money, but a lot of it can be DIY. New spark plugs, fuel filter, belts, differential, radiator coolant, etc. Don't forget that there is other important services to be performed around 100,000 miles.

It actually seems to be doing it's job slightly better. I haven't noticed any problems with the transmission at all after the flush. I don't really drive the car all that much, except from work, and back. Only about 1,000 more miles since the oil change. I had also noticed my car was shifting slightly hard from reverse to drive, and that seemed to stop after the flush. I didn't really notice much change in my tranmission after the flush, but it did seem a little smoother. I can list them if you would like to know. They also replace several parts of the transmission. I've heard of people doing the job themselves, but the dealership uses a special machine to completely flush out, and clean up the old stuff. Flushing the transmission at the dealership is a really good idea, and not too expensive. I'm not sure if he actually talked to the technician who performed the job though, but I believe he probably did. I had asked if they evaluate the transmission during the fluid change, and the SA told me that the fluid looked dirty, but the transmission was in overall good condition. The car had 95,000 when the transmission was flushed. Recently I took my 02' C230KSC into the dealership for the transmission oil flush. That is what the dealership recommends, but I have heard from someone on this forum that wear on the transmission starts to get more excessive around 80,000 miles.

2005 c230 kompressor oil change