Hope did not screwed the transmission !!! - Benzworld.org

Serintek · 09-13-2007, 05:32 PM

Got the car few weeks ago, now after 800 miles, transmission started to drip.... loose fluiid.... I looked in the forum and found that MercronIII/Dexron III fluid was appropriate... So I put some into the transmission to replace what was left.. Since then, 2 to 3rd gear is slipping...

Is the fluid I used is in cause ? Simple ATF Dexron III... ?

Now first I have to find the cause of this fluid leak... then fix it...

isthisdave · 09-13-2007, 05:42 PM

You used the right fluid.

Sometimes, 'flaring', or slipping during the 2-3 shift can be a failing or misadjusted vacuum modulator.

Dave.

ulflei · 09-13-2007, 07:26 PM

Number one,there is a good chance that you overfilled.
Check with warm and running engine.
Second your leak is mostlikely a seal,which means transmission out an replacing ALL seals.
Labor 13 hours parts $110.

C230Kto380SL · 09-14-2007, 02:36 AM

My transmission was slipping a couple of years ago after a major service (which included changing transmission fluid), turned out it was vacuum system related.

I also had a leak (seals), just recently had my indie pull it out and reseal it - $1,500.

After getting the car back noticed some minor slipping, will get those vacuum connections tightened up once again.

Serintek · 09-14-2007, 04:22 AM

Thank you all for the advices,

Maybe overfilled as my driveway is lightly sloped... Hopefully did not mess with ATF type... Will have to look for the seals, past owner said it has been rebuilt 2 years ago... maybe just a quick job....

I'll try to call him about it to know better what was done... Meanwhile, it stays parked...