Steering gear oil - 03 E500. Manual was no help- search turned up nothing
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Steering gear oil - 03 E500. Manual was no help- search turned up nothing
As title says, I have questions regarding the steering gear oil in my E500
The steering is making a whining noise when it is cold, so I opened to hood to see where it's coming from.
Appears to be coming from next to the oil filter, where another reservoir is located, I'm assuming the steering gear oil/fluid.
Pulled the cap and its basically dry, very minute amount on dipstick/cap.
Pulled out the manual and it said I would get a message on DIC, but I have nothing.
Is this this the reservoir for the fluid, and could that be the result of the noise?
All the manual said was take to mb service center. What oil do I use and is it a dealer only thing?
The steering is making a whining noise when it is cold, so I opened to hood to see where it's coming from.
Appears to be coming from next to the oil filter, where another reservoir is located, I'm assuming the steering gear oil/fluid.
Pulled the cap and its basically dry, very minute amount on dipstick/cap.
Pulled out the manual and it said I would get a message on DIC, but I have nothing.
Is this this the reservoir for the fluid, and could that be the result of the noise?
All the manual said was take to mb service center. What oil do I use and is it a dealer only thing?
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03 E500 and Corvette
As title says, I have questions regarding the steering gear oil in my E500
The steering is making a whining noise when it is cold, so I opened to hood to see where it's coming from.
Appears to be coming from next to the oil filter, where another reservoir is located, I'm assuming the steering gear oil/fluid.
Pulled the cap and its basically dry, very minute amount on dipstick/cap.
Pulled out the manual and it said I would get a message on DIC, but I have nothing.
Is this this the reservoir for the fluid, and could that be the result of the noise?
All the manual said was take to mb service center. What oil do I use and is it a dealer only thing?
The steering is making a whining noise when it is cold, so I opened to hood to see where it's coming from.
Appears to be coming from next to the oil filter, where another reservoir is located, I'm assuming the steering gear oil/fluid.
Pulled the cap and its basically dry, very minute amount on dipstick/cap.
Pulled out the manual and it said I would get a message on DIC, but I have nothing.
Is this this the reservoir for the fluid, and could that be the result of the noise?
All the manual said was take to mb service center. What oil do I use and is it a dealer only thing?
This is from the manual. Steering Gear Lubricant -
Power Steering
MB Power Steering Fluid
MB Part No. BQ 1 32 0001
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That's a good question to where the fluid went lol.
I have only had the car for a few months, and shame on me for not checking/changing fluids already.
I just noticed the noise the other day and its driving me nuts
Is that indeed the reservoir for the steering fluid? It is located to the right of the oil filter right up in the front of the engine bay.
I have only had the car for a few months, and shame on me for not checking/changing fluids already.
I just noticed the noise the other day and its driving me nuts
Is that indeed the reservoir for the steering fluid? It is located to the right of the oil filter right up in the front of the engine bay.
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2009 E350 4Matic Sport sedan
PS Fluid
For the past several years, M-B, BMW, and Porsche have recommended Pentosin CHF 11S for the ZF power steering systems. This is a synthetic fluid that is "friendly" to seals, hoses, etc. Hence its pricey...so don't be shocked.
relinuca
PS: Be sure to confirm w/dealer that this is good for use in your '03, though.
relinuca
PS: Be sure to confirm w/dealer that this is good for use in your '03, though.
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2003 E500, 2004 G35X
That's a good question to where the fluid went lol.
I have only had the car for a few months, and shame on me for not checking/changing fluids already.
I just noticed the noise the other day and its driving me nuts
Is that indeed the reservoir for the steering fluid? It is located to the right of the oil filter right up in the front of the engine bay.
I have only had the car for a few months, and shame on me for not checking/changing fluids already.
I just noticed the noise the other day and its driving me nuts
Is that indeed the reservoir for the steering fluid? It is located to the right of the oil filter right up in the front of the engine bay.
