How To CHANGE The TRANSMISSION FLUID On Your Mercedes Benz S Class | S500 W220 722.6 5 Speed
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- Changing the fluid on your Mercedes-Benz S Class S500 5-Speed 722.6 transmission (W220) can be intimidating, but it's something we must do in order to keep our car running at top performance. This video will guide you through the process to ensure your Mercedes transmission runs at peak performance.
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***Please read the description and review the video before starting your transmission fluid change.
This video is for the 722.6 5-Speed transmission only.
-It's important that your transmission gearbox temperature reaches 80 degrees Celsius before check the fluid level. The level must be between the low and high fill marks. If its too high please drain off excess fluid by removing the drain bolt (you do not have to drain the whole transmission again).
Regarding the transmission pan Please remove the forward bolts first then the middle bolts as this will remove the excess oil that is left behind in the transmission pan.
-To protect your pan bolts, apply Copper Slip anti-seize compound to the threads to prevent corrosion.
The quantity of fluid to be replaced varies from car to car.
7.5 liters is recommended for the initial fill. It's also recommended to have a few liters extra as a backup, however you may not use all 7.5 liters. (We only used 3.5 liters and It's ok to mix old fluid with new fluid).
Torque specs:
Transmission pan bolts: 8Nn.
Drain bolt: 20Nm
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As with any do-it-yourself project, unfamiliarity with the tools and process can be dangerous. Posts should be construed as theoretical advice. SkipArtPictures and anyone involved with this tutorial will not be held responsible for any injury or damage due to the misuse or misunderstanding of any DIY project.
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Hey S Class Elites! Let me know how your transmission is shifting after the fluid change.
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I've watched a whole lot of how to car videos in my day but this may just be the best I've ever seen! Well done sir! A worthy gentleman of the S-class for sure
I agree 100%
I don't know why anyone would give this video a thumbs down, this video has great instructions, and is also entertaining! Awesome job, keep up the good work!
CruisinS430
Do you know what kind of transmission oil the mercedes benz 2007 take
Because this way you will never be able to change more than 40-50% of gearbox oil in 722.6. So don't fool yourself. You are only partially refreshed oil but 50% of old muck is still there poisoning a new fluid.
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2024 you are a life saver and hella underrated
Perfect transmission service, the only additional item I would include is checking the electrical connector for leakage and replacing if needed. Your filming, instructions and torque specs were exceptional as always.
Thank you very much carl suiter! I'll try to include the electrical connector in a future video. Cheers! :)
I just wanna say I think you did a great job shooting and editing this video. I was just looking around to get a general idea of changing the transmission fluid and your directions were crisp and clear. And the video had a nice energetic feel to it. I appreciate the hard work you did to help everybody out. Thank you!!!
Best instructional video I've ever watched of any kind ! You are concise, through, no wasted and unnecessary small talk.
The information was given in a friendly and clear manner, the video editing was excellent also.
I would gladly watch other instructional videos you make and would be confident they are the best based on this one alone.
Hello Starliner Cars! Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate it. Have a great weekend. Cheers!
I changed the radiator on my 99 S320, forgot to tighten the transmission line and while driving O lost almost all the fluid which then caused my car to no longer shift, I had to tow it home, tighten the line and needed to know how to add transmission oil ba ck into the car, this video was a perfect help, and you are truly a badass
Wow! I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm glad your car is ok and back running again. I appreciate the kind words and it's always my pleasure. Thank you for being apart of this awesome community!
My biggest issue on my 1996 S500 W140 with the 722.6 trans is refill measurement. Great video sir.
I would like say thank you . You was very professional and made it very understanding for us do it yourself maint. guy to this job. Note Mercedes stated this is seal for life, but changed that after a major law suit on this transmission 722.9 .
Thank you Edward Wilcher! I'm glad I could help make life a little better for you.
This video helped a lot, I did mine yesterday after using this as a reference! Thanks
I couldn't get the drain bolt to loosen, so I opened up the tray very carefully and poured out the oil! Lol
You're welcome Amir Valinia! I'm glad everything worked out and you were able to drain your transmission fluid. 😁
Thanks. One of the best and most concise instruction videos I've come across!
this video is so neat, crisp, and truly entertaining.
if only torque converter drainage would be included, it would be god like.
but title of an elite, it truly deserves.
and dude trying not break out laughing, its great.
Thank you Raul! I choose Titan because it's an OEM fluid and it performs excellent. I would find out first if Mobil 1 can be mixed with your old transmission fluid. The good thing about Titan is that you can mix it in with old fluid.
That was an amazing and very detailed process!! Thank you very much !
You're welcome tristan danic! Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad I could be of service.
i have to agree with some folks this is the best how to video ever!!!
Hi Itsnacirema,
Your question is not stupid and we believe that no question is stupid. Regarding the car, we only have working knowledge with the W220 S Class. It might be possible that your buddy's 94 S500 uses the same transmission (722.6), but we can't say for sure. The best thing to do is visit mbworld.org. Everyone on the forum is very nice and can help you find an answer to your question.
Hi Stchman,
Mercedes uses a universal dipstick instead of a dipstick that is tailor made for every car. Because some tubes may vary in length the dipstick has to be long enough to fit each tube which means that it will usually be longer than the tube itself. If left in the fill tube, the dipstick would stick out and not create a tight seal, increasing the chance for dirt to get into the transmission.
Great video. All the info you need and nothing that you don't. Very well done ! Flows nicely. THANK YOU !! I SUBSCRIBED TOO !!
Thank you very much for the kind words Larry Chambers! I really appreciate your support. Thanks for subscribing!!! 🙏
Love your video series! Thank you for creating and posting these. One thing, a Mercedes owner who is a member of the Tifolsi? Blasphemy! That poster should be a Silver Arrow - maybe the W05 or W06.
+John Warren Thank you!! lol!!! Alright I'll pull the poster down and I'll also paint my garage silver haha!
Great video young man!
Hi Kristerpher,
One way to find out is to look under your car. Look for your part number located on the transmission housing. Next to your part number will be your transmission model number. If it is 722.6xx then the transmission may be the same. It is always recommended to take your car to a licensed Mercedes-Benz mechanic to get the most accurate advice.
Can you just use the measured volume of the fluid removed as the guide for refilling the transmission? Is the heat sensor essential?
Your a pro. This was a great video
Thank you for the kind words Michael Passion's Garage!
that is most understandable how to change the transmission fluid. thanks
Hi Klayton Almeida,
The procedure is different for the 7G transmission.
Hi Mugs132,
The transmission filter kit comes with a new washer. It does not come with a new o-ring for the fill cap. However, if the old one is still in good condition it can be reused.
Very Helpful for my CL500, thanks fam!
Excellent presentation but you forgot to replace the electrical socket that connects the transmission to the computer. This tends to leak and wick transmission fluid up the wires into the computer and causes failures. It's recommended for all MB transmissions, known fault. $30 part, cheaper at a Chrysler Dodge dealer since they used the same transmission in the 300C, crossfire, and many other cars. Unfortunately needs to be done when the transmission is empty.
Hi Aly Abidali,
Draining the fluid in the pan at regular intervals will keep the fluid in the torque converter fresh. Be sure that your ATF fluid is compatible with old fluid. This will ensure maximum performance from your transmission.
Thanks so much for this video man. Much love
This video is hilarious/ awesome/ super informative! I am getting ready to change the tranny oil my SLK230. Thank you for this great resource!
Great explaining the process,just as easy as my old 454ci,turbo hydro matic tranny in the 77chevelle
Enjoyed and learned allot .. made it look simple thanks
Great video Mr Clean! I always seem to get filthy working on my SL.
Great quality video
Thank you Abdulrahman Hadid!! :)
So with a Mercedes, you need to unlock the transmission fill tube, insert a dipstick into the fill tube, check the fluid, and then put a new lock on the fill tube? Why not just leave the dipstick in the fill tube?
New members of the Elite lol. Good video. As i plan to take care of my Benz a long time. Are there any Lock up grades for the transmission tube?
Thank you much appreciated 🙏
Your intentions with the video are noble,teaching people how to do stuff that is not supposed to be done "as per dishonest manufacturer recommendation",however i believe that most of the ones who buy that trap of a car are the ones who have manicured fingernails and don't touch "dirty" stuff,thus unlikely to do anything mechanical,aside not being able to afford hiring anybody like you to do the job,anyways,to be on the constructive criticism side,i'll buy a Chevy dipstick on the junkyard,stick to the filler tube and cut and file the level marks to make it fit.
Cheap and effective.
Haha I think I'll vote for you as my Benz savy tech guru ,,you kick ass man
Hi Kerry Flynn,
The fluid has always been changed every 25k. For your transmission pan, you will need a special adapter to fill the transmission. The 722.9 is different than the 722.6.
Thanks alot brother, you saved me alot of money!!
lol, that was a great DIY video mate. Thanks!
Hi Scmskim4,
FUCHS TITAN 4134 is rated as OEM and works really well, but it is always advised to use the best transmission fluid for your car.
Great video! When you finished the fluid change and lowered the car, why did you have to go back and forth between the front wheels and rear wheels? Thanks.
Your instructions were perfect, saved me $350 at the dealership. Is there a video on changing differential fluid coming soon? Thanks again.
Hi BGPHILLY1,
Thank you! I'm glad to hear the good news. Enjoy your differential fluid change as well!
$650 at mine in Reno in 2023.
Any of those jack stands fail, you're knackered. I'd never recommend placing all four corners of a car on jack stands alone.
Reason I say this, my uncle did the exact same, and one failed, crushing him to death. (He only used two at the front end)
Use drive on ramps, back wheels chocked, and accompany this with trolley Jack for added safety.
Richard Douglas im sorry to hear that RIP
sorry to hear that,,,, I buy 4 rims with tyre from the scarp.... whenever i need to lift my car I lifted each corner one by one and keep the rims under the car's rim in flat position to lift it up and lose the jack.. i guess it is the safest method to lift the car...
Way to be a jackass.
I'll trust my life to four burly ESCO jack stands which are the stands that a German car should be on anyway. People should not be using axle stands to support jack support areas designed for a flat top ESCO type jack stand. But I do use a combination of Race Ramps chocks and stands for most things.
Tab Valentino oh fuck off
Changing the fluid in the sump pan is only a PARTIAL fluid change. Ideally all the old fluid should be flushed out.
Dave Green it all depends on the condition of the transmission
Flushing can be dangerous. If you really care about your transmission, drain it this way and refill. Then drive a few blocks and shift through all the gears. Then drain again and change the gasket and filter. You lose the cost of liters of automatic transmission fluid. You will dilute out the 2L of old fluid that may remain in the torque converter, and it's a much safer procedure. However, if you regularly change your transmission fluid and filter, then the effective partial transmission fluid drainage is adequate.
@@badkid73 Every car i owned i only do drain and fills.
Amazing video. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi +Oscar Monge!! Thank you! I'm glad it could help.
You go boy know your stuff that's right all the haters get the middle finger for real
My 2004 S500 does not have the fill tube with cap. So do you have a video for changing the fluid in a sealed transmission that does not have the fill tube?
Cool video thank you!
Awesome video. Super thorough!
I want to first say "Thank you so so so much" for this clear video. Now I am currently in trouble with my car. .. I have no one to look at it or help me and I need to do this myself." Is it too much to ask where do get the tools. I am a primp walking in heel girl....but my car is only moving at 25 miles an hour and maybe this is the reason why....I don't know. May be the transmission is going. But its worth a try. I guess. Can you please tell me where to get the filter kit and all the tools?
Thank you, my friend.. I have a question, what is the suitable oil for the transmission of the Mercedes CLS500 2005 V8?
7 tronic
Nice video, good explanation but "changing" the fluid this way is pointless. This is not fluid change and it is a waste of time and money. The oil should be drained of torque converter as well. If the tourque converer has no drain plug (there is no plug in newer 722.6 transmissions) then you need to flush the transmission with fresh sucked fluid with opened circle by removing radiator pipe or connecting the hose in the place of the oil filter.
Good video. Very well done
Nicely done.
What are the reasons to lower the vehicle in that sequence? Wickedly awesome. Thanks.
My 2004 S500 does not have a sealed transmission fluid tube in the engine bay. Just a black cap directly on top of the transmission. How do I check the fluid level on this type?
Wow, gr8 vdo. U L@@K gr8 in that British suit. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.
Overall very good video. However I would not use a none OE genuine filter and gasket for this job. The price difference is so minor between them to risk it.
Dude you are awesome thank you!
Hi Kerry Flynn,
Are you only missing the dipstick, or are you missing the whole tube that attaches to your transmission? If you have located your fill tube, but can't find the dipstick, that's because Mercedes doesn't provide a transmission dipstick. You have to purchase it separately.
The newer 722.9 (7speed) transmission fill procedure is a bit different. If you're unsure of the procedure please seek professional help and you can always visit mbworld.org for lots of great advice.
there are so many ways to know the capacity of your transmission, using your old fluid to determine the amount you need seems like a waste of time/effort, the S500 is either 4.5 or 8 litres with torque, otherwise the video explains the proper details involved
Thank you for your input @rjkulman8990
Really appreciate your sharing. Thank you very much
Very good usefull video. 👍
Great video!! I thought that the transmission was sealed and that it was not necessary to change the fluid of the transmission. So, when it is necessary to to change the fluid of the transmission? Thank you!
Hi Horacio Bastidas,
Thank you! The transmission fluid should be changed every 25,000 miles.
These were once considered sealed for life, but after many failures at about 100,000 miles MB changed their recommendations to every 60K. It's cheap insurance, these transmissions are very strong and reliable if maintained. The 5 speed is one of the best, only transmission that could handle the torque of the V12 bi turbo.
Good machine MB s500 v8 , good video ,
Hi Barophobia,
Yes, hold down the brake pedal when you're changing the gears.
Ok thank you and do you recommend Mobil 1 for a mercedes
Great video. Thank you sir
Nice video!
Thanks you! Well done
great video\
Thanks so much , but I want to know , how many oil box for Mercedes s320 ??
Hi,
Great video. I sow many videos on flushing the transmission, and I was wondering, do you think that is a good and necessary thing to do, or this way will be sufficient?
Kind Regards
How many quarts for that 722.6 transmission for a simple drain and refill?
Hello Happy Man! 7.5 liters is recommended for the initial fill.
Great vid, thank-you for sharing
Hi, nice and helpful video I got a question how many quarts does my 2000 s500 need?
I don't see a need to raise the car completely on all 4 corners but just to be able to reach the transmission pan, correct me if I'm wrong?
Hello Cars Unlimited, The reason for raising the car on all four corners is to ensure a proper refill. The car must be level to achieve this. If you just need to get to the transmission pan only to remove it and not refill it, then raising the car on all four corners is not necessary. However, if you plan to refill the transmission then it is necessary to raise the car on all four corners. I hope this helps. Cheers!
@GarageDynamics after putting the oil pan back on just lower the car from the from the front and refill it will be the same as of it was raised on all 4 isn't that true?
what I dont understand is if you measure the fluid that you extract to put in the exact amount why did you then check with the dipstick, couldnt you just rely on the dipstick reading alone?
Thanks Skip Art.
+dan ng Anytime!
Hey Skip Art, what about draining the Torque Converter plug? I've heard both sides about you should drain it and people saying it doesn't need to be drained....thoughts? Great video!
+Kevin Berar Hi Kevin Berar, Thank you! It doesn't hurt to drain it, but if you change your transmission fluid frequently then you don't need to drain the torque converter.
Thats NOT a complete oil change procedure in 722.6. Dont fool yourself. It is a nice video of 50% oil replacement ie refreshing a bit at the best. Complete oil capacity of this gearbox is about 8 liters. This way only will let you drain about 3.7-4l as good half is stuck in torque converter and lines.
Sergey Bobyk I was thinkin’ the same thing, but then again, it would be rather risky to do a full flush on cars with high mileage.🤷🏼♂️
@@iamher6422 I just done my car today with full flush myself. The truth is that partual replacement even with tray removal at best fets only 3.5l of oil. Therefore it is only 40% with a lot of gunk left in. I just looked at this mess and wanted it out. It actually extremely simple but need an extra 10l of fluid. All that required is to disconnect upper (return) pipe to gearbox. There is a neat joint on a left side of box and stick 22mm silicon tube on it. So put back a new filter and cleaned lid, cleaned lid, 4l of new fluid and turn it on. Every 2l out turn off engine and put another 2l. Repeat. Once you see pink -job done. Just top up on hot box.
Hello. I have a 2005 W211 merc. My car does not take on the gears and obviously does not move. Do you think if I do this it will get fixed?
Is there a slot in the engine on the W221 (2008s to 2010) for the transmission check also?
Excellent video!! Thanks! Question - Do you worry about changing the o-ring on the electrical connector for the conductor plate?
Hi youtoobe169! Yes. It is important to change the o-ring, but it is not required for the transmission service. Changing the o-ring is good for preventative maintenance to ensure that transmission oil does not leak which can happen when the o-ring gets old and hard.
Thanks for the reply. One more question. I think I may have put about 1/2 quart too much in. Do you think that this transmission can tolerate that? I did not have any issues driving (i.e. coming out the vent hole, etc)
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Thats all great but do a video on a 2008 s65 amg is the oil; change and the transmission the as a s500 or s550??????????????
Is a Mercedes Benz A001989240310 multi grade oil good for transmission oil change for a e550 2012 4matic sedan ? I changed my oil and the car won't move again forward or backwards after shifting gears successfully. I hope I have not damaged my transmission if at all replacing the oil completely may be able to correct/reverse anything wrong with the car ?
Please advise 🙏 urgently
Hello Olayinka Adebogun, I'm sorry to hear about your transmission. When you shift gears does the gear selector show P,R,N,D, or does it stay in one gear even though you move the gear selector? I'm also not sure about the oil that was used in your car. I would use Shell ATF 134 or Fuchs ATF 4134. I would recommend that you consult your local certified Mercedes Benz mechanic and also ask the people over at www.mbworld.org. They are very knowledgeable. I hope this helps.
i love this video but did you use that titan transmission fluid container and would you recommend mobil 1 synthetic atf
Great video. Question... I have a 2003 CL55, can I follow the same procedure to change my transmission fluid? Thanks.
Hi BGPHILLY1,
Thank you for your support! Your car should be fitted with a 722.6XX transmission. You can confirm this by looking directly under the transmission where the engine and transmission meet. You will see a series of numbers identifying your transmission model. If it is 722.6XX then the procedure is the same.
My 2010 e550 doesnt have a transmission dipstick. How do I fill in the new oil? Im assuming there is a top or side bolt on the pan.
i think you should let the engine running while messuring the oil and you have to be in neutral position.
Is this the same procedure for my 2005 S430 4MATIC ?
Hello J AIR 23AMG, Yes, the procedure should be the same. I suggest you check with the community at www.mbworld.org or your local mechanic just to make sure. I hope this helps. Cheers!
Hi Vortaz57,
Thank you for your appreciation of the video. The sequence is this way because, if the front of the car is lowered all the way down while the rear is still elevated, then there is a high risk that the front bumper will hit the jack, trapping the jack under the bumper. Also, if either side is lowered while the other side is left at an extreme height, then chances for extracting the jack successfully are lowered.
Can you re-lock the transmission lock with a zip tie?
Hello T, I haven't tried it. I would just purchase a new cap to be on the safe side.
Good job. ) Thanks.
why did you not drain the
torque converter aswel?
All I can hear is "diffriential"... "Diffriential"... brilliant :)
Great video though, easily the best tutorial for Merc ATF changes I've been able to find on UA-cam. Thanks!