Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: gnj588d on December 10, 2007, 08:18:15

Title: Auto Transmission oil change
Post by: gnj588d on December 10, 2007, 08:18:15

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

Title: Re: Auto Transmission oil change
Post by: merrill on December 10, 2007, 11:44:45

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

Title: Re: Auto Transmission oil change
Post by: Benz Dr. on December 10, 2007, 17:57:55

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
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Title: Re: Auto Transmission oil change
Post by: ja17 on December 10, 2007, 22:01:43

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

Title: Re: Auto Transmission oil change
Post by: gnj588d on December 11, 2007, 06:28:19

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

Title: Re: Auto Transmission oil change
Post by: ja17 on December 12, 2007, 17:32:59

Hello Mike,

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

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio