SL/R230: 2003 sl500 power steering fluid color
#1
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2003 sl500 power steering fluid color
I noticed my power steering fluid color is a clear red, looks great but I thought it would be green like used in the ABC system. Do you think it was once flushed and replaced with another brand of fluid or is this just a dye change to distinguish the two systems in case of leakage?
thanks
Moretech
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Moretech
#2
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The fluid is obviously the wrong fluid, should be Pentosin CHF11s, see page 342 from your owners manual.............................
What is the condition of the ABC Pentosin?? Might be a good time to change both systems and install a new 3 micron filter in the ABC reservoir. There are many posts on doing the ABC fluid change and since you will need 13 + liters to do the ABC, you could save a few bucks and add a couple of extra liters for the power steering system.
Good Luck,
Bob
What is the condition of the ABC Pentosin?? Might be a good time to change both systems and install a new 3 micron filter in the ABC reservoir. There are many posts on doing the ABC fluid change and since you will need 13 + liters to do the ABC, you could save a few bucks and add a couple of extra liters for the power steering system.
Good Luck,
Bob