My 98 ML has the 5 speed with the empty dipstick tube. It also has the drain plug on the torque converter, and I was able to drain almost 7 quarts when I changed to Mobil 1 ATF at about 123k. Now passing 157k with plans to change it again in the Fall ( to darn hot right now!) I went in to the dealer to have him review my ML' service history when I bought it (122K). He advised that the average life of a 5 speed auto was 125k and I should start saving for a replacement. A new one is over $5k with new computer. Jim in Phoenix In a message dated 7/23/2008 8:49:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Some sealed five-speeds did have a torque converter drain; the 722.622 in my '98 S420 does. Changing the fluid is much easier than it was on the .315 in my old 300D. More expensive, too, as you need fancy oil, a fancy dipstick "tool" (priced accordingly), an infrared thermometer, and a new tamperproof lock for the dipstick tube. Mine is at 149k miles and works perfectly. I sure hope these things are good for more than 150k miles. **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020) _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
