Time for another filter and ATF change.... DWS ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] Tranny Oddity
> > In describing the wait for reverse to engage (sometimes), Mitch typed: > > "Sometimes 1 or 2 seconds." > > Lately, after the 40 minute commute (sometimes at 75-80mph...then I get > 20mpg and use oil at the rate of one qt every 600 miles....and sometimes > at > 60-65 mph [back roads]...then I get almost 25mpg and use no oil), I'll > come > back out to the car after a few hours have passed and I start 'er up and > place it in gear it is almost like I'm "slipping the clutch". The car > moves, > but rpm is awfully high for the resultant motion. It will do this for 5 to > 10 seconds and then get back to normal. After little jaunts around town > this > doesn't occur. > > What's up with that? For baseline info, transmission service was performed > 25K miles ago and I am at the correct level on the dipstick with M1 ATF. > > Bob Rentfro > '77 300D 180K > Goodyear, AZ > > > > _______________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________ 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
