E420 Transmission Oil Dipstick Length

[sytruong]

Hi all,

I purchased a transmission oil dipstick, something like this:


It said it fit my car. FYI, my car did not come with a dipstick when I bought it!

My car is a 1995 E420.

Anyway, it seemed way too long. I figured I can cut this dipstick to size.

Can anybody share with me the length of their dipstick...



...so I can proceed?

 

[gsxr]

The dipstick shown in your photo is for the electronic 5-speed 722.6 transmissions which do not come with any dipstick at all. It's a "shop tool" used to measure fluid level, then removed, and the cap replaced on the tube. This dipstick is useless for your car, return it if possible.

Your 1995 E420 with four-speed 722.3 transmission uses a standard dipstick that remains in place all the time. You should be able to locate a good used one at a junkyard. New ones also appear to be available, p/n 126-270-00-83, $32.50 USD list price, ~$24 at discount dealers (plus tax & shipping) if you're buying other stuff to offset ship cost. There are some new and used ones on eBay for ~$32 delivered (click here).

 

[sytruong]

The dipstick shown in your photo is for the electronic 5-speed 722.6 transmissions which do not come with any dipstick at all. It's a "shop tool" used to measure fluid level, then removed, and the cap replaced on the tube. This dipstick is useless for your car, return it if possible.

Your 1995 E420 with four-speed 722.3 transmission uses a standard dipstick that remains in place all the time. You should be able to locate a good used one at a junkyard. New ones also appear to be available, p/n 126-270-00-83, $32.50 USD list price, ~$24 at discount dealers (plus tax & shipping) if you're buying other stuff to offset ship cost. There are some new and used ones on eBay for ~$32 delivered (click here).

ah, thank you very much sir