Forget this idea. You would be risking a $5,000 transmission to save $100 on Mercedes special ATF? No, don't do this. I have the same problem with my VW transmissions. Not worth the risk.
I Want To Flush The Old Transmission Fluid And Change The Filter In My Wife's 1998 Mercedes Benz Ml320 Trans 722.6 Without Having To Purchase Outrageously Priced Mercedes Fluid. What Other Type Of Can I Use?
There has to be a cross reference at some auto supply store, Mercedes does not make tranny fluid !
Febi and Fuchs offer the same ATF Fluid as Mercedes. Febi, just like Mercedes does not manufacture ATF fluid, but source it from the same manufacturer which is Fuchs as far as I can tell. All three brands are available here: Http://europartsamerica.com/parts/product_details/001989210310
While the pricing compared to ATF sold at the large parts retailer stores is still high at between $10-$14 you can be sure it will not ruin your transmission.
While the pricing compared to ATF sold at the large parts retailer stores is still high at between $10-$14 you can be sure it will not ruin your transmission.