Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Theo on March 04, 2011, 16:09:26

Title: Best Automatic Transmission Fluid-1966 230SL
Post by: Theo on March 04, 2011, 16:09:26

What is the best automatic transmission fluid for a 66 230SL?

Title: Re: Best Automatic Transmission Fluid-1966 230SL
Post by: ja17 on March 05, 2011, 04:31:52

Hello Theo,

The recommended fluid changes from time to time depending on new formulations, availability etc.  A 1970 Service Bulletin from the factory says to use Dextron if Type "A" is not available. I would check with the Classic center for the latest recommendations.

Title: Re: Best Automatic Transmission Fluid-1966 230SL
Post by: Theo on March 05, 2011, 05:43:34

Thanks ja, excuse my ignorance but as a new member and new owner, what is the classic center?

Title: Re: Best Automatic Transmission Fluid-1966 230SL
Post by: 66andBlue on March 05, 2011, 05:57:43

Theo,
here is a link to the web site:
http://www.mercedes-benz-classic.com/content/classic/mpc/mpc_classic_website/en/mpc_home/mbc/home/classic/classic_center_usa.html
Worth a visit - is Irvine close to you?

Title: Re: Best Automatic Transmission Fluid-1966 230SL
Post by: Theo on March 05, 2011, 06:10:28

Thank you Alfred, its great to know about them, I am nowhere near there but let me phone them and see what they say.

Title: Re: Best Automatic Transmission Fluid-1966 230SL
Post by: xcashewx on March 06, 2011, 00:39:25

Type "A" transmission fluid is commonly replaced with the generic dexron/merc ATF

Title: Re: Best Automatic Transmission Fluid-1966 230SL
Post by: Benz Dr. on March 06, 2011, 18:28:02

Kind of reminds me of the movie Good morning Vietnam. Robbin Williams pretends that he's asking someone working with artillery what he wants to hear as a requested song. The pretended artillery guy replies.

'' I don't care, as long as it's, LOUD!!!! ''

 Same idea here. Doesn't matter as long as it's red. And it says ATF on the can.