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Differential Oil Replacement

Model: Mercedes Classe C W202 - Years 1993-2000
Part: Transmission fluid

Lift the vehicle on a hydraulic lift or on appropriate jack stands.
At the rear, you can see the differential from which the two half shafts connected to the wheels exit, and to which the transmission from the gearbox is connected: locate the drain plug (it is on the side, at the bottom right) and the fill plug (it is at the top left, just above the exhaust pipe, near the half shaft).
Position a container of appropriate capacity (about 2 qt) under the drain plug and remove it to allow the used oil to drain out (also unscrew the fill plug to facilitate drainage).
Once the oil has drained, reattach the drain plug and fill the differential with new oil (according to SAE specifications and the quantities indicated in the owner's manual) using the appropriate funnel: as soon as oil begins to flow out of the fill hole, the correct level has been reached; then reattach the plug.

Updated on 3 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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