How to Check the Transmission Fluid in a 2006 Mercedes C230
by Richard RoweGerman automakers have been facing an interesting quandary for years. On the one hand, German precision engineering and high-quality construction methods typically make for cars that run far longer and herder than competitors. On the other, reliable parts mean dealer service enters with nothing to do, and little residual income from replacement parts. So, how did Mercedes get around this? By not including little things -- like, say, a transmission dipstick.
Step 1
Purchase a C230 transmission dipstick, part number W01333-1932667. You can acquire a factory service dipstick online or at your local Mercedes stealership for the perfectly reasonable price of $63.
Step 2
Look for the dipstick tube/transmission fill tube at the rear of the engine. It's covered by a black plastic cap, and is secured by a black or red locking pin that you'll have to break to remove the cap. This is Mercedes way of knowing if you had the audacity to check your own fluids while still under warranty.
Step 3
Remove the cap, and use the dipstick to check the transmission fluid as you would on any other car. Fill as necessary.
References
- AllData: 2006 Mercedes Benz C 230 (203.052) V6-2.5L (272.920),Service and Repair, Removal and Replacement: Transmission 722.6, AP27.00-P-2702P Automatic Transmission - Oil and Filter Change
Things You'll Need
- Mercedes C230 Dipstick
Writer Bio
Richard Rowe has been writing professionally since 2007, specializing in automotive topics. He has worked as a tractor-trailer driver and mechanic, a rigger at a fire engine factory and as a race-car driver and builder. Rowe studied engineering, philosophy and American literature at Central Florida Community College.
