MB GLK350 ATF - Redline D6?

[randomhero439]

Hello all,

I just purchased a new to me 2010 Mercedes GLK350 4MATIC with 47k miles. It is due for the 40k service which includes changing the transmission fluid and filter. I am considering using Redline D6. The Redline Application Guide recommends this since this GLK does NOT have the transmission that takes the special "reduced friction" fluid. I also plan on changing out the diff fluids with Redline 75w-85, and the P/S fluid with Redline D4 (can you tell I like Redline? I use it in my BMW and Honda).

The intended fluid change intervals is 30k or 3 years. Oh, and since this is BobtheOILguy, I will use Mobil 1 0w-40 and change it every 5k/6months.

Let me know what you think!

 

[JHZR2]

Id go to the MB BeVo site,

http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolistenmain.php?entercustomer=true&language_id=1

And read sheets 231-236, and select the appropriate 236.x fluid for your vehicle. You can then buy a fluid that actually meets the appropriate specifications instead of something generic,me here the matching of all MB specs is dubious.

 

[The Critic]

OEM fluid:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Mercedes_Benz-2..._All/ES1887653/

OEM filter:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Mercedes_Benz-2...sion/ES1790322/

Just confirm which transmission you have.

 

[Greasymechtech]

Know your spec and make sure your fluid mentions it, which you should verify with VIN #, production date, and transmission info.

PSF... CHF if required should be used. Equivalents are available.

Gear oil should be fine.

 

[randomhero439]

Ended up with Shell 134 ATF (Merc approved) in the trans, OEM 75w-85 in the rear diff.

 

[Whitewolf]

Did you make sure that the 134 fluid is recommended for your particular transmission?

 

[HTSS_TR]

Shell 134 is for 5-sp transmission, which is what I use in my '00 E430. The 7-sp transmission may use different ATF, you need to make sure it uses the same ATF.

 

[Whitewolf]

That's why the 134 fluid is dyed blue, to try to avoid misapplication.

 

[randomhero439]

The Shell 134 is for spec 236.14 which is what this trans specs
The newer ones got 236.15 which is the reduced frictions variant