Mercedes-Benz said the same thing about 15 years ago. Many owners suffered transmission problems as a result. Change the trans. fluid (ATF) every 30k miles. Since you typically only replace half the fluid during a change, however, have the service performed three times in a row -- allowing a month between changes -- to fully clean the transmission. The fluid and filter should be changed every four years or 40,000 miles. There have been enough transmission failures do to misinformed people like you giving advice. The lifetime transmission fluid was discontinued in 1999 after quite many new transmissions. E420 '93. 240D '82 "The wheel" :notworthy: BEFORE YOU BEGIN. Transmission fluid only needs to be changed about once every 30,000 to 60,000 miles for manual transmissions and every 60,000 to 100,000 miles for automatic transmissions. Transaxle Fluid Change: Transaxle Fluid Type Honda ATF-Z1 (all automatics) Honda MTF (all manuals) Transaxle Fluid Capacity 2.9 quarts (01-05 automatics) (when changing filter) 2.5 quarts (06-11 automatics) 3.0 quarts (CVT automatic) Transaxle Fluid Capacity 6.3 quarts (4 speed auto) (total including converter) 6.2 quarts (5 speed auto) 5.3 Step 2 – Remove the transmission fluid pan. Place a drain pan beneath the fluid pan. Using a 10mm to 12mm socket (whichever fits best) begin removing the fluid pan bolts. Start at one of the rear corners. You want to remove the pan corner by corner to make it easier for the fluid to reach the drain pan. Thankfully, there is a simple answer. Mazda vehicles equipped with SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY do not require transmission fluid changes, as they have a lifetime transmission fluid that should last throughout the ownership of the vehicle. The only time transmission fluid would need to be changed is when a major component or entire transmission needs How many quarts of transmission fluid will I need to change fluid in both transmission and torque converter in a 1998 SLK 230? Followup from the Pelican Staff: 7.5 (+0.5) Liters Give The Pelican Parts parts specialists a call at 1-888-280-7799. A6LF2 6-speed Automatic Transmission: Hyundai ATF SP-IV or Hyundai SP-IV M: 7.1 liters: 2014 to 2018: How Often to Change Transmission Fluid Hyundai Sonata? .

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