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Upon downloading the software updater, input the software version located in the settings screen of your vehicle by pressing and holding the settings button. The updater subsequently determines the required software update. The MY numbers denote the years in which a specification change occurred for...

Examine the vacuum transducers. They often fail due to not maintaining a vacuum.

The vehicle is now over a decade old with 70,000 miles and has never undergone a replacement.

MB Manchester states that the "typical interval for manual transmissions to undergo a fluid change is between 30,000 and 60,000 miles."


Is this advice accurate?

That is a valid observation; I will proceed accordingly.

What is the reason behind that? Is that intended to guarantee the complete drainage of oil by eliminating an airlock?

I have been unable to locate much information online on the manual 6-speed gearbox installed in my W205. My transmission model is (716754 00 035017), abbreviated as 716.7 in the WIS. Several internet video guides for different MB models mention a 14mm hex bolt for loosening the drain and fill screws...

Consider that option, since they are among the suggested replacement batteries with Bosch. By individuals.