[C320-list] Transmission lubricant

[Joe Luciano]

The other key thing is that when you measure the oil level on the dipstick, you do it with the stick inserted fully, but NOT screwed in to the transmission housing.

Joe Luciano
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> On Aug 6, 2020, at 2:19 PM, sail-ability at sympatico.ca wrote:
> 
> Heavy Duty SAE 30 engine oil is specified for the tranny. I believe 150 hrs is recommended for the change interval. It is hard to see but there is a mark on the tranny dipstick for the correct level. The KM2P transmission takes 0.3ltr. 
> JohnM 
> 1999#574
> 
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>> On Aug 6, 2020, at 4:40 PM, Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk> wrote:
>> 
>> A couple of questions
>> 1) How quickly does the fluid deplete? How often should I expect to top it up?
>> 2) What is correct fluid? I assumed automatic transmission fluid but reading the manual (engine is 3GM30F) I suspect it might be ordinary engine oil?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Graeme
>> 1996 #366, UK 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my phone. Excuse typos!