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Old Sep 8, 2023 | 06:28 PM
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Power steering fluid - when to change?

Hi everyone
Just wondering about the power steering fluid in my 2007 W211 E280. Does it ever need to be changed? Car has done over 103,000km and is the only fluid I haven't changed.

If so, is MB 345.0 the correct spec fluid? And is there a filter associated with the system?

VIN WDB2110542B198601
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Old Sep 15, 2023 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by jave808
Hi everyone
Just wondering about the power steering fluid in my 2007 W211 E280. Does it ever need to be changed? Car has done over 103,000km and is the only fluid I haven't changed.

If so, is MB 345.0 the correct spec fluid? And is there a filter associated with the system?

VIN WDB2110542B198601
On mine I changed it late at 180 000km but didn't notice any change in steering after changing it. it was very very dark though, so id recommend doing it. The filter is located in the reservoir, so change it as well. As for the specs, there's a bit of an argument about which fluid to use. There's a light yellow onwe and the green one which is chf11s. I used CHF 11 S and the dealer told me it was the right one. You can look on FCP EURO, they have everything. They might not have your model though if you're not in the US. I have an 2008 E300 4matic, which is basically a 2007 E280 4 matic. Every part is the same as the E350 4matic. Only difference is the engine displacement.
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Recommended change interval is 100,000-120,000 km. BeVo sheet 345.0 is correct: MB 345.0 Hydraulic Fluid or Pentosin/Fuchs Titan CHF 11S are the only approved fluids.
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