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Klaus Pieper

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1965 230 SL Automatic Differential
« on: April 09, 2022, 13:48:50 »
For no particular reason I wanted to feel the temperature of the differential on my 230 SL after 60 Km trip.  The diff housing was quite hot, one could touch it briefly, but only for a few seconds without getting one's hand burnt.  To me the temperature seemed high or is this normal?  The diff oil was changed with Castrol Axle EPX 80W 90 a few months ago to the correct level and the diff has no leaks.
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Benz Dr.

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Re: 1965 230 SL Automatic Differential
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2022, 00:58:16 »
That's hot! Should be warm to the touch but not to the point where it would burn you. 
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Klaus Pieper

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Re: 1965 230 SL Automatic Differential
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2022, 08:35:51 »
Thank you Benz Dr.  What could the reason(s) for the heat build up be?
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