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The 453 comes with 3 option for the gearbox.
The turbo and non turbo petrol model had the option for either manual or auto.
The electric drive model only came with a fixed ratio gearbox (not yet covered here).
Manual Gearbox Fluid Change
Post yourself under the car and look for the transmission drain plug.
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You’ll need an 8mm square plug tool to remove it. Get one here.
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Gearbox Fluid Specs
5 Speed Manual Transmission MB235.10 (75W-85)
Transmission code 700.12
MB Own Brand A 001 989 84 03
Gear Oil MB 317
Comma MVMTF Plus 75W-80
6 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission MB235.73 (75W)
Transmission code 700.41
MB Own Brand A 001 989 98 03 09
Castrol Syntrans FE 75W
Castrol Transmax Manual FE 75W
Single Speed Electric Drive Transmission MB235.73 (75W)
MB Own Brand A 001 989 98 03 09
Castrol Syntrans FE 75W
Castrol Transmax Manual FE 75W
Capacity
Manual Gearbox (700.12) 2.6 Litres
Automatic Gearbox (700.41) 1.7 Litres
Gearbox for ED/EQ (700.xx) 0.9 Litres
Service Schedule
Smart do not state when the transmission fluid should be changed. I would recommend doing it every 60,000 miles.
What Can I Do With The Old Oil?
Take it to a place that recycles oil like your local tip. Alternatively you can make your own penetrating fluid with it. See here.
Credits
Catalin A for the DCT auto photographs.
Chris Manole for the Allen key size for the DCT plug.
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