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Where is the transmission dipstick on a Mercedes?
Locate the Dip Stick: The transmission fluid dipstick should be located around mid-engine. In many vehicles, it’s red to differentiate it from the oil dipstick.
How do you check old transmission fluid?
Check the Level With the engine warmed up, leave the car idling in park on a level surface. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, replace it slowly, and then pull it back out. Check the fluid level—how high the fluid comes up on the dipstick—against the “full” and “low” or “fill” marks on the dipstick.
How do you check transmission fluid on a Mercedes?
Checking your transmission fluid is quick and easy:
- Park your car on a level surface and turn on the engine. Let it warm up.
- Find the transmission fluid dipstick.
- Remove the dipstick and touch the fluid on the dipstick with your finger.
- Wipe off the dipstick with a rag, then reinsert it.
How to check the transmission fluid in a Mercedes?
Warm up the car. To measure the transmission fluid correctly the transmission fluid temperature needs to be at least 80 degrees Celsius. To get the transmission to that temperature you will need to drive the car for 15 minutes before you check the fluid.
What happens when your transmission is low on fluid?
When the transmission is low on fluid it will start to slip or get stuck in gear. When the transmission gets stuck in gear is called the limp mode. If you have been having problems with your transmission, the first thing you need to do is check the fluid level.
Where is the transmission fill tube in a Mercedes?
Locate the transmission fill tube. It is located between the firewall and the engine. It is kind of hidden so look carefully. Be careful not to mistake the engine oil tube with the transmission tube.
Where is the transmission fill tube cap located?
It is located between the firewall and the engine. It is kind of hidden so look carefully. Be careful not to mistake the engine oil tube with the transmission tube. Remove the transmission fill tube cap.