JHZR2
Staff member
Hi,
MB 236.12 ATF is also known as ATF 3353. 236.12 is backwards compatible with the older sheet 236 fluids for MB ATs, and would be applicable for the 722.3 unit in my MB 300CD.
Ive been running Dex III, nothing wrong with that, but why not run a different/better fluid, particularly since Dex III is obsolete and not certified. Especially if the more consistent performance/viscosity of something like Dex VI can be an improvement (and the reduced viscosity might benefit economy too).
Since 3353 is the official MB fluid, and is claimed to be a Dex III type fluid, whatever that means... but is a 6.8 cSt fluid, would dex VI be a good fit?
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/New-Fuchs/TITAN-ATF-3353.pdf
Im not tied to MB 236.13/3353 besides the fact that it is the official fluid from MB. However, the original spec was actually dex II. Because of the age and fact that it isnt a GM AT, Im not sure if dex VI will truly, absolutely be compatible. But it seems like 3353 isnt much special, just a lower viscosity, maybe synthetic version of dex III... So might dex VI be the right track?
Maybe the MB TSB can be seen below, but it interestingly shows an older maxlife as an acceptible 236.12 replacement. No official certification that Ive seen... but it seems that the maxlife has been changed to be MB and Dex VI "acceptible".
So is Dex VI my best bet overall?
Thanks!
MB 236.12 ATF is also known as ATF 3353. 236.12 is backwards compatible with the older sheet 236 fluids for MB ATs, and would be applicable for the 722.3 unit in my MB 300CD.
Ive been running Dex III, nothing wrong with that, but why not run a different/better fluid, particularly since Dex III is obsolete and not certified. Especially if the more consistent performance/viscosity of something like Dex VI can be an improvement (and the reduced viscosity might benefit economy too).
Since 3353 is the official MB fluid, and is claimed to be a Dex III type fluid, whatever that means... but is a 6.8 cSt fluid, would dex VI be a good fit?
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/pdfs/New-Fuchs/TITAN-ATF-3353.pdf
Im not tied to MB 236.13/3353 besides the fact that it is the official fluid from MB. However, the original spec was actually dex II. Because of the age and fact that it isnt a GM AT, Im not sure if dex VI will truly, absolutely be compatible. But it seems like 3353 isnt much special, just a lower viscosity, maybe synthetic version of dex III... So might dex VI be the right track?
Maybe the MB TSB can be seen below, but it interestingly shows an older maxlife as an acceptible 236.12 replacement. No official certification that Ive seen... but it seems that the maxlife has been changed to be MB and Dex VI "acceptible".
So is Dex VI my best bet overall?
Thanks!