[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES - Tranny fluid change

[Jay Hirsch]

Yes,  and 15 W 40 in all my cars, diesel and gas.
If a car has used "regular" motor  oil when  new, switching to  
synthetic which is really not a synthetic but has additives is  
basically throwing money into a hole, in this cast the oil hole.
Synthetic for what it  is worth  is only good starting with a virgin  
engine.

Had a 1973 Caddy, 472 cid  V-8 which my father bought new, sold it  
five years ago to a friend who wanted the motor for his 82 Dodge    
pick up.
Car had 255,000 miles on it.  Body was shot but motor was good.     
Keith rebuilt the motor since he  owned his own shop
He told me the   "innards were like a 40,000   mile engine. "   Car  
always  used 10W 40, changed oil and filter  every three  months  
since new.    Just a reference for synthetic and regular oil.
keep cruisin
Jay

On May 18, 2009, at 2:02 PM, Darryl Kepler wrote:


> Jay,

>

> You use a Dextron 3 type product?

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

> bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Jay Hirsch

> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 1:51 PM

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

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

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> 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

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> keep cruisin

>

> Jay H

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> On May 18, 2009, at 11:48 AM, Terry Ratliff wrote:

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> 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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> Best Regards,

>

> 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,

>

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

> was used by the prior owner.

>

> 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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> Best Regards,

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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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> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 58, Issue 11

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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.

>

>  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)

>   4. Re: W12 Phaeton 4-Seater (tejo at xs4all.nl)

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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.

>

> 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  

> let me know.

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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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> Regards,

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

> From: <tejo at xs4all.nl>

> 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  

> be the only

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

> interested let me

> > know.

> > AtuoTrader

> > <http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp? 

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