# 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - Trans removal?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-trans-removal/124418>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mercedes-benz\
**Created:** [September 5, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-trans-removal/124418 "2018-09-05T18:06:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Williams54](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/d07c76/32.png) [@Williams54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Williams54)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-trans-removal/124418/1 "2018-09-05T18:06:55Z")

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I drive 25-30 miles 2x month. Car has 39,500 miles on it. Do I have to have transmission removed and change filter (or just exchange fluid) at 40,000 service?

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**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-trans-removal/124418/2 "2018-09-05T18:21:59Z")

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Yes (stupid 10 character requirement…)

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**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-trans-removal/124418/3 "2018-09-05T18:26:34Z")

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Pretty much the same answers that your other post got. Read the service schedule in your manual and see what a trusted mechanic would do for you . I would also suspect that there is other service that is needed on this very expensive vehicle.

In your previous thread you said you were a doctor . As my primary doctor says that some times sending a patient to a specialist is a good idea. Therefore I recommend you send your patient ( this Mercedes ) to a specialist .

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [September 5, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mercedes-benz-e-class-trans-removal/124418/4 "2018-09-05T18:53:46Z")

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No, the transmission does not have to be removed. The transmission filter can be replaced by removing the transmission pan on most models. A transmission service takes 1 to 1.5 hours.