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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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Hi guys
I was just asked this question and am not sure... can anyone help please?

"Do you know where the filler to add fluid for my power top? can't find!
i have a 1998 500 sl. thanks for your time-tommy frie"

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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by b4mmy
Hi guys
I was just asked this question and am not sure... can anyone help please?

"Do you know where the filler to add fluid for my power top? can't find!
i have a 1998 500 sl. thanks for your time-tommy frie"

Best wishes
Its in the boot, remove the spare wheel, then the black cover. u will see the pump and the place to add the fluid...
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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wOW! I didn't know about this. Do you get this fluid at the dealer? And about how often does it need to get filled? TIA
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wOW! I didn't know about this. Do you get this fluid at the dealer? And about how often does it need to get filled? TIA

Just normal hydraulic fluid will do. it depends how often u use your soft top..
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