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ACS Fluid
I was wondering which is the correct ACS fluid to use and whether there is a good write-up how to change the fluid (besides just replace what is in the reservoir...).
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Nailed it!
Where the circle is is for ACS fluid, and where the arrow is is where the blinker fluid gets in.
The blinkers will give a nice new shine when you add it there!
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P.S. I corrected my typo! Sorry for that.
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I just thought to replace the fluid as it probably has never been done.
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What do you mean you heard it's quite a bit?
Can you explain? "changing to a 550 that alphas ACS and the off-road package"
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I'm not really following you. So, you do not have active curve but you are thinking of changing the active curve fluid in a 550 you are looking at buying?
What do you mean you heard it's quite a bit?
Can you explain? "changing to a 550 that alphas ACS and the off-road package"
What do you mean you heard it's quite a bit?
Can you explain? "changing to a 550 that alphas ACS and the off-road package"
you're right, I'm getting rid of the 450 and will purchase a 550 that has ACS.
I read somewhere that it takes 11 quarts hydraulic fluid to fully replace.
But so far, I have not yet found the recommended service interval and a description of the procedure.
Thanks for the help!
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Hi,
you're right, I'm getting rid of the 450 and will purchase a 550 that has ACS.
I read somewhere that it takes 11 quarts hydraulic fluid to fully replace.
But so far, I have not yet found the recommended service interval and a description of the procedure.
Thanks for the help!
you're right, I'm getting rid of the 450 and will purchase a 550 that has ACS.
I read somewhere that it takes 11 quarts hydraulic fluid to fully replace.
But so far, I have not yet found the recommended service interval and a description of the procedure.
Thanks for the help!
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That's because MB probably lists it as a lifetime fluid which means the max time they will warranty the car. It will spring a leak before or around 100k miles and the repair is not cheap. The system does work well but, if you want a more reliable vehicle, I advise against the option. Again, it does well at keeping the big girl relatively flat around curves, but you are in a huge SUV so there's that.
Any ideas where these leaks typically occur by chance?
Anyways, good I have an extended warranty (hopefully one that actually pays 😄
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