1998 Mercedes Benz 420sl automatic transmission no drive

1998 MERCEDES BENZ 420SL
100,000 MILES
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RICK1975
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there is no drive on my mercedes s420 1998 automatic transmission just stop working when i stop on the stop light.the reverse works sometimes but no drive on all gears.how many transmission fluid does it take for the right level.
Aug 29, 2013 at 7:31 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Check the fluid level. Add 1 quart at a time till it comes up to the correct level. the trans holds about 15 total.

It sounds like you have an internal failure in the trans. It may have to come out and be inspected for failure

Roy
Aug 31, 2013 at 5:34 PM
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