Fluid Level-Automatic Transmission - Mercedes-Benz 560 SL 1986 Owner's Manual

Fluid Level -
Automatic Transmission
Check the fluid level in the auto­
matic transmission regularly and
prior to an extended trip.
Check transmission fluid level with
the engine idling, parking brake en­
gaged and selector lever in position
" P". The vehicle must be parked on
level ground. Prior to the check, al­
low engine to idle for approx. 1 to
2 minutes.
Measure fluid level with the dipstick
completely inserted and the locking
lever released (1).
Extreme cleanliness must be ob­
served! To wipe the dipstick, use a
clean, lintfree cloth. To fill the trans­
mission with fluid, pour it through a
fine-mesh filter into the dipstick
opening. Even the slightest impurity
may cause operational troubles.
The fluid level in the transmission is
dependent upon its temperature.
The maximum and minimum oil le­
vel marks on the dipstick are ap­
plicable references only if the
transmission fluid has reached its
normal operating temperature of
80° C (176° F).
Important!
If the transmission fluid cools down
to 20-30° C (68-86° F), which is
the normal shop temperature range,
then the maximum fluid level will be
approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) below
the minimum mark on the dipstick.
We stress this point because a fluid
change is normally performed when
the transmission fluid has cooled
down to shop temperature.
The fluid level must not exceed the
dipstick maximum mark with the
fluid at operating temperature. Drain
or siphon off excess fluid, if
required.
Then push dipstick all the way in
and swing locking lever downwards
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