1999 Mercedes Benz C280 transmission fluid replacement

1999 MERCEDES BENZ C280
77,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHINGGUEVARRA
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What i heard is that my transmission has a lifetime fluid. Do i need to have a transmission flush? And i also bought those oil evacuator to use on this transmission .try to do it by myself. my problem is ther's no dipstick, can i just measure the fluid that i will be taking out & just replce it?
Jan 1, 2008 at 2:52 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Needs to be hooked up to a machine that removes a specific amount and then pumps the same amount back into the trans.Try calling a trans shop, they should have the equipment
Jan 2, 2008 at 8:19 AM
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MADMANOZ
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there is a special dip stick from mercedes to checked the oil level . you can buy it at mercedes dealer
Jan 5, 2008 at 2:17 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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If it has the tube and no stick
Jan 5, 2008 at 8:05 AM
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MADMANOZ
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they stopped putting trans dip sticks in. just a cap and a locking clip .
Jan 5, 2008 at 12:42 PM
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MADMANOZ
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there is a special dip stick you can by at the mercedes dealer to check trans fluid level . if you are just pulling the pan off and changing the filter .it takes about 3.5 quarts .
Feb 9, 2008 at 9:39 PM