Transmission leak and not shifting smoothly

raybenz said:

I just got me a 2001 E320 this past weekend. I notice on my drive way, the trans fluid is leaking. I checked for the dip stick like my older benz, but this does not have a dip stick.

How do I check for the fluid level and how can I add fluid to the tranny.

Are this trans monitored by a computer for the fluid level and how am I going to know if it needs more fluid.

Also, the gear indicator on the dahbord does not show up at all. I can not tell if I am on "D", "R", or "1", "2"...

Second, where can the fluid leak out?

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jhodg5ck said:

You need to buy a special tool which is essentially a dip stick, but it doesn't get left behind in the tube.


Your trans could be leaking from front/rear seal..pan gasket..to name a few!

Best get it to your local indy, have them give the car a look over/post purchase inspection.

Jonathan

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raybenz said:

Thanks for the advice. I did buy the dip stick. Do I check the fluid when the car is idling on park or on drive?

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