Mercedes w211 e320 CDI Transmission Fluid Recommendation

[Gito]

Looking for a good alternative to Genuine Mercedes Transmission Fluid (MB 236.14), part number 001-989-68-03-18, for my 2005 and 2006 E320 CDI’s.

The Genuine Mercedes transmission fluid is $24-28$ per bottle now.

Any advice is greatly appreciated

 

[CleanSump]

MB 236.14 fluid. The Shell ATF 134 was factory though Fuchs also said they supplied factory fluid. The Shell is probably the least expensive and Amazon has 6 packs for <$50.
Started out using the Fuchs from FCP, but changed to Shell the last time because of price.
You'll still need to get aluminum bolts, a gasket, filter, and stand pipe that are usually cheaper as a kit from one of Euro parts places like FCP or Autohaus.
Edit: Forgot to say my E320 is a 2008 with the 7 speed, but it's the same fluid as the 5 speed.

 

[Egg_Head]

MB 236.14 fluid. The Shell ATF 134 was factory though Fuchs also said they supplied factory fluid. The Shell is probably the least expensive and Amazon has 6 packs for <$50.
Started out using the Fuchs from FCP, but changed to Shell the last time because of price.
You'll still need to get aluminum bolts, a gasket, filter, and stand pipe that are usually cheaper as a kit from one of Euro parts places like FCP or Autohaus.
Edit: Forgot to say my E320 is a 2008 with the 7 speed, but it's the same fluid as the 5 speed.

This, 100%.

 

[JavierH19]

236.14 is not as special as some make it out to be. Castrol transmax and valvoline maxlife both list 236.14. I've used transmax with great success.