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C230 automatic transmission - don't service?
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NoSpam
Jan 8, 2012, 9:28:53 PM1/8/12
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We have a '97 C230 that we purchased new and have given lots of TLC. I'm a
strong believer in preventative maintenance and was surprised when the
dealer service manager recommended against servicing the transmission.
I figured at 145K miles the transmission must be do for new fluid or
filter. The vehicle shifts smoothly when warmed up but getting into 3rd is
a little slow before the first 5-10 minutes of operation.
Any comments?
Thanks,
LB
strong believer in preventative maintenance and was surprised when the
dealer service manager recommended against servicing the transmission.
I figured at 145K miles the transmission must be do for new fluid or
filter. The vehicle shifts smoothly when warmed up but getting into 3rd is
a little slow before the first 5-10 minutes of operation.
Any comments?
Thanks,
LB
Tiger
Jan 9, 2012, 9:45:13 PM1/9/12
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It is a crapshoot at this time... but your transmission is telling you you
got a problem... so I'd at least change the filter and fluid to see if it
improves the shifting. If yes, then I'd do a full fluid change... gradually.
got a problem... so I'd at least change the filter and fluid to see if it
improves the shifting. If yes, then I'd do a full fluid change... gradually.
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