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Old May 27, 2022 | 07:55 PM
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Anyone happen to know what this is? It's low of fluid but I'm not sure what type of fluid it needs. This is the M278 engine on a 2013 S550.

Power Steering Perhaps?




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Thats the Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

Uses Pentosin CHF 11S Fluid.

Every 2 Years i suck out as much as i can and fill it with new fluid. Then start the engine and go lock to lock a few times and then check the level

Good luck.
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Thats the Power Steering Fluid Reservoir

Uses Pentosin CHF 11S Fluid.

Every 2 Years i suck out as much as i can and fill it with new fluid. Then start the engine and go lock to lock a few times and then check the level

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What is lock to lock a few times?
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Turn the steering wheel all the way left and then right a few times
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