Re: Power steering fluid ('86 w123)

I am puzzled by your subject ('86 x123)......

No such thing....

The 123 body ended at the finish of the 1985 model year!


"Tom Plunket" <plunket@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:8b6bc469-dd79-492e-afd3-7f85fa6c5076@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The manual doesn't specify anything beyond, "use Mercedes-approved
oil." If I get a quart of "power steering fluid" at Autozone, will
that work ok in the Mercedes?

Reviewing old posts here, they're mixed on using ATF vs. power
steering fluid; presumably they're fairly close and ultimately perhaps
it makes little difference, but I want to do it "right."

Also, the manual says to fill the oil to between the high and low
marks on the little plastic deal, but the only markings on it are
little triangles that run the length of the plastic thing, so I'm
thinking instead maybe I should just pour it in 'til it's up to the
ground area, where the reservoir changes from round to box-shaped?
Dunno if this makes much sense to many unless they know this specific
unit, but it'd fill it to within maybe 3/4" of the reservoir cap.

thanks,
-tom!


.

Relevant Pages

  • Power steering fluid (86 w123)
    ... If I get a quart of "power steering fluid" at Autozone, ... that work ok in the Mercedes? ... the manual says to fill the oil to between the high and low ...
    (alt.auto.mercedes)
  • Re: Power steering fluid (85 w123)
    ... If I get a quart of "power steering fluid" at Autozone, ... the manual says to fill the oil to between the high and low ... where the reservoir changes from round to box-shaped? ...
    (alt.auto.mercedes)
  • Re: Dirty power steering fluid: This a scam?
    ... On 10/10/2010 11:35 AM, Nate Nagel wrote: ... i hear that line all the time from people talking about engine oil [the ... change power steering fluid, ... changing the oil makes sense if the manufacturer hasn't taken any steps to control contaminant circulation, and i'm not aware of anyone that has. ...
    (rec.autos.tech)
  • Re: 300m 3.5L engine: How much coolant is left in engine after replacing hoses and pump?
    ... replace timing belt pulley ... change transmission oil and filter ... change power steering fluid ... change engine coolant ...
    (rec.autos.makers.chrysler)
  • Re: water in power steering pump?
    ... Took the lid off and out poured water and steering fluid. ... My first thought was that I had a bad oil cooler. ... If it's rain then flushing the system should fix it. ...
    (rec.boats)