Where is the power steering fluid reservoir?!
03-31-2017, 04:39 PM
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Where is the power steering fluid reservoir?!
I'm pretty sure I need more power steering fluid, but I can't find the reservoir to save my life! I've checked my manual, googled it, searched these forums l, everything! Can someone help?
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11-11-2018, 04:04 PM
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Old thread, but I had same problem.
Did my first DIY "A" service.on GLK 250 after my 4yr pre-paid ended. Changed Oil & Filter, topped up DEF, checked tires, brakes lights, checked brake fluid & coolant levels. Topped up windshield washer fluid.
Then looked for PS fluid reservoir. Couldn't find it! Even looked on WIS and it showed it next to coolant reservoir. Nothing there.
Finally Google found it for me. Actually NOT. Our GLK 250 has Electric power steering! Who would have guessed
Did my first DIY "A" service.on GLK 250 after my 4yr pre-paid ended. Changed Oil & Filter, topped up DEF, checked tires, brakes lights, checked brake fluid & coolant levels. Topped up windshield washer fluid.
Then looked for PS fluid reservoir. Couldn't find it! Even looked on WIS and it showed it next to coolant reservoir. Nothing there.
Finally Google found it for me. Actually NOT. Our GLK 250 has Electric power steering! Who would have guessed
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11-12-2018, 12:25 AM
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Old thread, but I had same problem.
Did my first DIY "A" service.on GLK 250 after my 4yr pre-paid ended. Changed Oil & Filter, topped up DEF, checked tires, brakes lights, checked brake fluid & coolant levels. Topped up windshield washer fluid.
Then looked for PS fluid reservoir. Couldn't find it! Even looked on WIS and it showed it next to coolant reservoir. Nothing there.
Finally Google found it for me. Actually NOT. Our GLK 250 has Electric power steering! Who would have guessed
Did my first DIY "A" service.on GLK 250 after my 4yr pre-paid ended. Changed Oil & Filter, topped up DEF, checked tires, brakes lights, checked brake fluid & coolant levels. Topped up windshield washer fluid.
Then looked for PS fluid reservoir. Couldn't find it! Even looked on WIS and it showed it next to coolant reservoir. Nothing there.
Finally Google found it for me. Actually NOT. Our GLK 250 has Electric power steering! Who would have guessed
11-12-2018, 09:28 AM
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For power steering, service sheet says to check: Power steering: Check fluid level except CODE 211 (Direct-Steer System) (That is what my car has)
Regarding oil, the owners manual says:
0.8L/1000km???? When I changed oil after ~9000km, oil was not below the lower dipstick mark.
How many owners would check oil on new car between services? Most would not know where dipsticks is (it is kinda hidden!
If MB expected these engines to burn oil, presumably that oil would result from vaporization due to the red hot turbo temperatures that occur during regeneration (on diesels). That would pass through DPF and other emission components. Maybe partly why they changed oil specs?
Service sheet is attached
Regarding oil, the owners manual says:
General notes on the oil level
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil
over a distance of 600 miles (1,000 km). The
oil consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qt (0.8 liters) of oil
over a distance of 600 miles (1,000 km). The
oil consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
How many owners would check oil on new car between services? Most would not know where dipsticks is (it is kinda hidden!
If MB expected these engines to burn oil, presumably that oil would result from vaporization due to the red hot turbo temperatures that occur during regeneration (on diesels). That would pass through DPF and other emission components. Maybe partly why they changed oil specs?
Service sheet is attached
11-13-2018, 06:06 PM
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A helpful hint on setting up your profile so it's easier for others to answer your questions. If you include the year of your GLK in your profile, it will eliminate back and forth questions about which year and would have enabled someone to answer your question with greater accuracy. I believe that any GLK after 2013 has the electric steering and doesn't require power steering fluid.
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