Fluid and filters need to be changed. No use running fresh fluid through a
nasty filter Fresh standard ATF will help flush gunk out. Not as good as
synth, but a short shot of synth will allow you to change to longer periods.
clay
On Oct 27, 2012, at 8:21 AM, Alan Clarke wrote:
> Doesn't do
Cheaper is walking, you do oil analysis to ensure you have the best possible
lubrication and to get an idea whats going on inside your engine...
-Curt
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:27:22 -0700
From: Alan Clarke
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amsoil ATF in an older transmission
5,000 miles" but I don't recall any mention of what oil he'd used.
I always assume the previous owner was and idiot (well except for the car I
bought from Dwight) and maintain it accordingly.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:21:59 -0700
From: Alan Clarke
To: Mercedes Discussion L
ume the previous owner was and idiot (well except for the car I
bought from Dwight) and maintain it accordingly.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:21:59 -0700
From: Alan Clarke
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amsoil ATF in an older transmission
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on a 30 year old car theres no way to tell if Mobil 1 caused the leak or if the
leak was just lying dormant waiting to spring out at any time.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 08:52:51 -0600
From: Brian Toscano
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amsoil ATF in an older transmis
On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 11:21 AM, Alan Clarke wrote:
> Doesn't doing several changes defeat the purpose of going to synthetic,
> namely extended fluid change. BTW, when I first got my vehicle I stocked up
I'd say the primary purpose is superior lubrication. The issue is
that the old fluids tend
Since synthetic tends to clean out engines and transmissions, switching
cars that haven't used synthetics before costs more if you want clean fluid.
On Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 9:21 AM, Alan Clarke wrote:
> Doesn't doing several changes defeat the purpose of going to synthetic,
> namely extended fl
Doesn't doing several changes defeat the purpose of going to synthetic,
namely extended fluid change. BTW, when I first got my vehicle I stocked
up on both Amzoil for the engine as well as this transmission fluid
which I am now talking about using. This isn't cheap stuff but on the
other hand
when I changed my transmission over to Mobil synthetic ATF it came out
dirty the first several times - lots of black stuff in the fluid. Not
chunks, but just not clear. I guess it came from the bands. Similar with
the differential. On two diesel trucks I owned, changing to synthetic
caused one
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 chang
Good research Rick... the specs are important, especially the older ones
listed there. The Amsoil looks like it will work..
I'm a big fan of Febi 08971... you can find it by look up the equivalent MB
part number 000 989 92 03 on various sites on the internet.
It does wonders for improving the sh
Alan Clarke wrote:
My thanks to those that responded. It was confusing because MBZ has a
list of recommended fluids. According to Amzoil, who I called, the
specification is the Dextron III specification and they say that is the
critical thing that the fluid meet, which is what I think you were
My thanks to those that responded. It was confusing because MBZ has a
list of recommended fluids. According to Amzoil, who I called, the
specification is the Dextron III specification and they say that is the
critical thing that the fluid meet, which is what I think you were
saying. It is recom
On Fri, Oct 26, 2012 at 12:10 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> Yes seals will often leak when changing to synthetic lubricants as crud gets
> cleaned away but frequently the seals will then swell and the same leaks will
> then seal up. I've seen this many times when switching to synthetic engine
> oil
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:34:40 -0700
From: Alan Clarke
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] Amsoil ATF in an older transmission
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Wanted some advise or thoughts on using Amsoil ATF in
Rick Knoble wrote:
I use Mobil 1 ATF as it is cheaper. Amsoil makes fine products too.
Mobil 1ATF is thought of as an elixer for tired transmissions by some folks. I would expect Amsoil to perform nearly as well, if not as well as Mobil 1.
I don't think Amsoil makes anything, I think they buy
On Oct 25, 2012, at 10:34 PM, "Alan Clarke" wrote:
> 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?
This meets the MB spec
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atf.aspx
That is specified here
http://
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
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