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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: bpossel on October 15, 2005, 18:22:59

Title: Automatic Transmission Filter???
Post by: bpossel on October 15, 2005, 18:22:59

 :) Today I changed my automatic transmission fluid for the 1st time.  Have owned the 113 for 1.5 years and this is the last fluid that I have not changed.

[:0]I was very surprised at the filter that I removed while doing the service today.  Look at the attached picture.  On the right is the new Mann filter, along with its box.  On the left is the filter that I removed.  Actually, it doesnt look like a filter, rather just a fine mesh screen?

Has anyone ever seen this type of filter before?  I know that the previous owner had the trans rebuilt.  Is this a pre-filter, similar to a new engine filter?  Maybe one that is used with a rebuilt trans?

Comments appreciated...

Thanks,
Bob

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bpossel
Memphis, TN.
1971 280SL
1997 E320

Title: Re: Automatic Transmission Filter???
Post by: rwmastel on October 21, 2005, 23:31:37

Wow, those are different!

Have you flushed your power steering fluid?  I would like to do that this winter.

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420