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Old 07-27-2004, 12:42 PM   #7 (permalink)
89_190e_2.6
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Date registered: Jun 2004
Vehicle: The "GENERAL"
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RE: Transmission Fluid and Filter change???

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BenZ190D - 7/27/2004 1:44 PM

87-190D2.5.

I'm thrilled by your detailed procedure. Just one question: is it necessary to raise the vehicle on all four jacks horizontally as the service manual said?

I know that is generally an unsafe position. I would be scared to get under the car.

thanks,
Somewhere I should have stated [safely] raise the vehicle...

If just the front of the vehicle is raised you cannot get good readings while checking the transmission fluid car needs to be somewhat level

If the vehicle is raised both front and rear on four jackstands I do not think it would be safe to be under there, because it is to easy for the car to shift lateraly/sideways, if someone were to go tugging/wrenching on something...

proceed with caution

Safety first...

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As long as it is "Dexron II/III" approved or better...
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