I would not fear using Synth in an old transmission. I have used it in both Gump and Frosch with no troubles or leakage. It does tend to clean up the garbage inside the transmission, so you do a short run for the first fill. Also used it in standard street cars 10-20 years old. When you change the fluid, swap in a fresh filter and the seal. No leaks. I have only used Mobil 1, so no idea if Amsoil is any less of a product, but I would doubt. Drain the TC when you do the fluid so you have a true clean system.
clay On Oct 25, 2012, at 8:34 PM, Alan Clarke wrote: > Wanted some advise or thoughts on using Amsoil ATF in my 85 Turbo. It is a > synthetic rated as a Dexron II and III replacement. One mechanic I respect > thought it was bad idea to use for reasons of causing leaking seals and the > like in an older tranny. The tranny has been serviced regularly and has > under 150K mile. Another mechanic who works on Mercedes thought it would be > OK as long as it was an approved fluid by MBZ for their vehicles. I'm not > sure if it's approved or not. Does anyone have any information and or > thoughts about the use of synthetic Amsoil ATF in an older 123 Diesel with a > 722.315 transmission? > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
