[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES - Tranny fluid change

[Jay Hirsch]

Do what you want, the only  thing special about MB Fluids are the  
container they are in or the dye added to change their color
keep cruisin
Jay H
On May 18, 2009, at 11:48 AM, Terry Ratliff wrote:


> Darryl – I used tranny fluid bought from my local MB dealer. Some  

> time ago somebody told me not to use anything other than MB fluids  

> for the tranny and the same for brake fluid. - Terry

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> Terry C. Ratliff

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> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes- 

> bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Darryl Kepler

> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 10:06 AM

> To: Terry at MyMBSEC.com; 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES - Tranny fluid change

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> Thanks Terry,

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> What fluid did you use?  I’m thinking that possibly the wrong fluid  

> was used by the prior owner.

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> Darryl

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> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes- 

> bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Terry Ratliff

> Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 4:46 PM

> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES - Tranny fluid change

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> Another 2 cents – I had my tranny fluid completely replaced with MB  

> fluid including the torque converter last year, however, I had the  

> mechanic add Lucas Transmission Additive that adds viscosity and I  

> never had a problem. You might want to try adding the Lucas product  

> before you go for an expensive repair. I believe that NAPA carries  

> it- Terry

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> Terry C. Ratliff

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> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes- 

> bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Doug Gavin

> Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 4:12 PM

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> Just my two cents and comments from my long time MB mechanic as  

> well as my classic Detroit iron mechanic so I believe it to be  

> valid. Both of these guys have been in business over 35 years and  

> have seen most issues.

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>  In an older transmission, they both say; never, never change the  

> fluid completely, only about 1/2 of the fluid should be drained and  

> replaced. Apparently the new fluid although nice and clean has less  

> viscosity than the old contaminated  fluid which the well used  

> transmission needs on the clutch or pressure plates if I remember  

> the comment specifically. The new fluid is just too slick for the  

> friction required. As far as a fix, I am happy to ask my MB guy. He  

> may have something that won't hurt too much. Just let me know.

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> Doug in Houston

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>   1. Re: Transmission shift issue. (rider tn)

>   2. Re: Transmission shift issue. (Darryl Kepler)

>   3. W12 Phaeton 4-Seater (Brent von Behrens)

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> Message: 1

> Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 14:58:36 -0500

> From: rider tn <ridertn at hotmail.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Transmission shift issue.

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> Hello Folks just wanted to thank the group for the help w/pass  

> issues to repair my 1984 380 SEC. Recently I changed the  

> transmission filter & oil after replacing the same amount measured  

> from the drain the shift from 2nd to 3rd pauses. I will say that I  

> did not drain my torque converter. It swifted correctly prior to  

> the service, I did check the vacuum line on the left side of trans  

> to make sure it was on damaged/leaking. Any help would be greatly  

> appreciated. Cecil Elliott 1984 380 SEC Euro

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> Date: Fri, 15 May 2009 18:13:19 -0400

> From: "Darryl Kepler" <darrylkepler at comcast.net>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Transmission shift issue.

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> Cecil,

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> I'm curious to see what the responses are as I have the same issue  

> with an

> '82, although it is from 3rd to 4th that I get the rev/slip.  I have

> manually shifted to hold off the slip as it does not seem to be bad at

> higher rpms.  I also find it to be worse when the fluid it cold and  

> thicker,

> which may be why you are getting it now after fluid replacement.

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> Darryl Kepler

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> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes- 

> bounces at mbcoupes.com]

> On Behalf Of rider tn

> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 3:59 PM

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Transmission shift issue.

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> Hello Folks just wanted to thank the group for the help w/pass  

> issues to

> repair my 1984 380 SEC. Recently I changed the transmission filter  

> & oil

> after replacing the same amount measured from the drain the shift  

> from 2nd

> to 3rd pauses. I will say that I did not drain my torque converter. It

> swifted correctly prior to the service, I did check the vacuum line  

> on the

> left side of trans to make sure it was on damaged/leaking. Any help  

> would be

> greatly appreciated. Cecil Elliott 1984 380 SEC Euro

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> Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 08:35:47 -0500

> From: Brent von Behrens <fdvb at msn.com>

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] W12 Phaeton 4-Seater

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> I just thought I would put this out there. If someone is interested  

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> AtuoTrader

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> Here is what the people who know the car have to say: VWvortex

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> Date: Sat, 16 May 2009 15:57:16 +0200

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> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] W12 Phaeton 4-Seater

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> > Nice car, I like the Phaeton. The thing is... In Europe I seem to  

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