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1982 MERCEDES-BENZ 380SEL
3.8L V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SEL 3.8L V8 · RWD
Fluid Type
MB 236.1 ATF (Dexron II compatible)
Spec: MB 236.1
Capacity
11qt
10.41 L
Drain & Refill
4.5 qt
4.26 L
Change Interval
30,000 mi
48,270 km
Data quality
Book-style estimate
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Notes

722.3 4-speed automatic. Pan service only removes ~4.5 qts. Full service requires cooler line flush.

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