Mercedes and AMSOIL ATF?

[CruzinA1A]

Hello everyone, I have a quick question. I have a 99 S500 mercedes.

I love amsoil and I use it exclusivly, however the guys at the mercedes dealership have a way of scaring people into believing that the Mercedes Transmission fluid is the only one to use in the car.

I have been told that AMSOIL ATF is infact fine, and probably even better than the mercedes OEM stuff.


anyone have any Insight?

Thanks a lot,

Mike

 

[crazyoildude]

I don't know but i would not take any chances with that transmission

 

[CruzinA1A]

Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
I don't know but i would not take any chances with that transmission


hahah do you work at a mercedes dealership?

 

[FusilliJerry82]

If its a different color, I wouldn't chance it. Any transmission issues and that will give them reason enough to deny a warranty repair.

 

[CruzinA1A]

the amsoil is red,, anyone know that the merc OEM is? does colour even matter??

 

[T-Bone]

I think that Cruzin means that if the ATF is a different color then the dealer will immediately deny the repair, based on the color only. (Even though the Amsoil is probably better, it is DIFFERENT and that's the way a lot of dealers work.)

 

[oilboy123]

Are the transmissions known to have problems? What is the chance of a trans going bad that gets good maintenance?
Their Tranny fluid is awesome stuff. As long as it meets specs I would use it.

Amsoil should guarantee your trans. Call them and tell them your concerns.

This is from the Amsoil site:


1999 MERCEDES BENZ S500 5.0L 8-cyl Engine Code 119.980
LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS:
Engine Oil
Grade 1......SEO[1]
AMSOIL European Car Formula 100% Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil (AFLQT)
Above 5F......15W-40, 15W-50
Above -4F......10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60
Above 23F......20W-40, 20W-50
All TEMPS......0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40, 5W-50
Automatic Transmission,722.6......SLF [2]
Synthetic Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATFQT)
Differential, Rear......GLS [3]
ALL TEMPS......
SEVERE GEAR 75W-90 Synthetic EP Lubricant (SVGQT)
SAE 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube (AGLQT)
Fluids
Power Steering Fluid......PS
Power Steering Fluid (PSFCN)
Brake Fluid......HBH
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-4 (BF4SN)
Clutch Fluid......HB
AMSOIL Brake Fluid DOT-3 (BF3SN)
[1] Use only synthetic engine oil formulated to meet
MB Sheet 229.3 or MB Sheet 229.5 or MB Sheet 229.51
[2] ATF 3403-M 115, MB part no. A001 989 21 03 10 or equivalent
[3] Use MB Part no. 001 989 33 03 or 001 989 17 03
or equivalent approved products listed on MB Sheet 235.7
FILTERS:
Oil Filter MANN Oil Filter (H8291x)
Air Filter MANN Air Filter (C33102)
Cabin Air Filter
Cabin Air Filter MANN Cabin Air Filter (CU4007)
Fuel Filter MANN Fuel Filter (WK831)
Transmission Filter
NGK PLUGS AND WIRESETS:
GPSERIES PLUG BKR5EGP NGK7090
IXIRIDIUM PLUG BKR5EIX NGK6341
STANDARD PLUG BKR5ES NGK2460
VPOWER PLUG BKR5E NGK7938
WIRESET WIRESET Direct Fire Ignition [1]
[1] No Wires Req'd
WIPER BLADES:
No Recommendations
CHASSIS LUBRICATION:
0 Fittings, 0 Plugs
CAPACITIES:
Engine, with filter..........8.5 quarts [1]
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........17.5 quarts
AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
Automatic Transmission, 722.6 Initial Fill..........Not Specified
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
5 speed 722.6..........9.1 quarts
Differential, Rear..........3.2 pints
[1] On models with oil cooler, additional oil may be needed when
cooler is drained. Allow 5 minutes after refilling or
turning engine off before checking oil level.
TORQUES:
Oil Drain Plug.....30 ft/lbs

 

[CruzinA1A]

Originally Posted By: T-Bone
I think that Cruzin means that if the ATF is a different color then the dealer will immediately deny the repair, based on the color only. (Even though the Amsoil is probably better, it is DIFFERENT and that's the way a lot of dealers work.)


I understand this, but since the car is a 99, the warranty is loooooong gone on this car, so its more or less not an issue.

 

[crazyoildude]

no but i am in the engine business and hear a lot of horror stories

 

[SteveSRT8]

yeah but no one hears from the HUGE silent majority who have no stories.

Forum Amplification. It greatly distorts the truth sometimes.

Note that we have a NAG1 in the family, which is virtually a duplicate of your gearbox, and it loves Amsoil.

 

[FusilliJerry82]

I didn't even catch that it was a 99. In that case, sure. But then I would also do a complete fluid exchange, not just a drain/refill.

 

[crazyoildude]

Makes me woner are there any???


Only kidding....

 

[Gary Allan]

Better not. The dealer's owner's daughter's boyfriend said it might turn to battery acid if the age of Aquarius is in retreat.

Book it and bank it!

9.1 quarts total.

 

[Pablo]

Amsoil ATF will be more than fine.

Some folks will just say something won't work with no knowledge at all, to either act intelligent, talk you out of a product for their own personal reasons or attempt to scare you or other??.....it happens here as well. Some folks are just odd.

 

[Bullet]

I've never heard of any failure from using an Amsoil product.