SL/R230: Alternative to Pentosin CHF 11s
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2003 SL500
Alternative to Pentosin CHF 11s
I am not profiting and have no links to Penrite but thought I would post an alternative to the expensive Pentosin we use on our ABC system and for some of us the power steering systems.
It is Penrite LDAS which is fully synthetic and a direct replacement for the Pentosin /MB 345 fluids.
From the Penrite website
"LDAS is coloured green and can be used as a direct replacement for OEM LDS fluids or it is a ready replacement for OEM Pentosin CHF 11S and can also be used as a replacement for LHM+ type fluids creating less inventory for workshops"
"LDAS is a Full Synthetic hydraulic fluid, especially developed for power steering, brake, suspension leveling and hydraulic suspension systems. It can also be used in shock absorber, hydro-pneumatic suspension, traction and stability control."
I got 10 litres for less than $200 ozzy which is $150 USD or there abouts.
The best price I could source Pentosil in Oz was $38 AUD a litre so great saving.
Peter
It is Penrite LDAS which is fully synthetic and a direct replacement for the Pentosin /MB 345 fluids.
From the Penrite website
"LDAS is coloured green and can be used as a direct replacement for OEM LDS fluids or it is a ready replacement for OEM Pentosin CHF 11S and can also be used as a replacement for LHM+ type fluids creating less inventory for workshops"
"LDAS is a Full Synthetic hydraulic fluid, especially developed for power steering, brake, suspension leveling and hydraulic suspension systems. It can also be used in shock absorber, hydro-pneumatic suspension, traction and stability control."
I got 10 litres for less than $200 ozzy which is $150 USD or there abouts.
The best price I could source Pentosil in Oz was $38 AUD a litre so great saving.
Peter
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I am not profiting and have no links to Penrite but thought I would post an alternative to the expensive Pentosin we use on our ABC system and for some of us the power steering systems.
It is Penrite LDAS which is fully synthetic and a direct replacement for the Pentosin /MB 345 fluids.
From the Penrite website
"LDAS is coloured green and can be used as a direct replacement for OEM LDS fluids or it is a ready replacement for OEM Pentosin CHF 11S and can also be used as a replacement for LHM+ type fluids creating less inventory for workshops"
"LDAS is a Full Synthetic hydraulic fluid, especially developed for power steering, brake, suspension leveling and hydraulic suspension systems. It can also be used in shock absorber, hydro-pneumatic suspension, traction and stability control."
I got 10 litres for less than $200 ozzy which is $150 USD or there abouts.
The best price I could source Pentosil in Oz was $38 AUD a litre so great saving.
Peter
It is Penrite LDAS which is fully synthetic and a direct replacement for the Pentosin /MB 345 fluids.
From the Penrite website
"LDAS is coloured green and can be used as a direct replacement for OEM LDS fluids or it is a ready replacement for OEM Pentosin CHF 11S and can also be used as a replacement for LHM+ type fluids creating less inventory for workshops"
"LDAS is a Full Synthetic hydraulic fluid, especially developed for power steering, brake, suspension leveling and hydraulic suspension systems. It can also be used in shock absorber, hydro-pneumatic suspension, traction and stability control."
I got 10 litres for less than $200 ozzy which is $150 USD or there abouts.
The best price I could source Pentosil in Oz was $38 AUD a litre so great saving.
Peter
Whilst Penrite Oils HPR 5 engine oil has received Mercedes Benz 229.5 approval (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html), their LDAS product is not listed on mercedes hydraulic fluids specification list (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/345.0_en.html). I'm not saying that it isn't any good or won't work (in fact I'm contemplating using myself), just that it's not approved by MB.
I also noted that the Penrite website only shows it being available in 1 litre containers, did you buy 10 x 1 litre or were you able to buy it in bulk? I'm keen to know where you bought it from.
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Maybe it is worth to ask if they ship outside Europe:
https://www.ato24.de/en/pentosin-chf-11s-1-l.html
https://www.ato24.de/en/pentosin-chf-11s-1-l.html
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I recently came across this and did some research.
Whilst Penrite Oils HPR 5 engine oil has received Mercedes Benz 229.5 approval (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html), their LDAS product is not listed on mercedes hydraulic fluids specification list (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/345.0_en.html). I'm not saying that it isn't any good or won't work (in fact I'm contemplating using myself), just that it's not approved by MB.
I also noted that the Penrite website only shows it being available in 1 litre containers, did you buy 10 x 1 litre or were you able to buy it in bulk? I'm keen to know where you bought it from.
Whilst Penrite Oils HPR 5 engine oil has received Mercedes Benz 229.5 approval (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/229.5_en.html), their LDAS product is not listed on mercedes hydraulic fluids specification list (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/345.0_en.html). I'm not saying that it isn't any good or won't work (in fact I'm contemplating using myself), just that it's not approved by MB.
I also noted that the Penrite website only shows it being available in 1 litre containers, did you buy 10 x 1 litre or were you able to buy it in bulk? I'm keen to know where you bought it from.
I aligned both product specs and basically put a line by line through the spec detail......they had exactly the same product viscosity and temp ranges.
I will be happy to be the guinea pig
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sl600
Yes that's right I ordered 10x1 ...arrived yesterday and I will pick it up on my home today and await my filter before completing the flush.
I aligned both product specs and basically put a line by line through the spec detail......they had exactly the same product viscosity and temp ranges.
I will be happy to be the guinea pig
I aligned both product specs and basically put a line by line through the spec detail......they had exactly the same product viscosity and temp ranges.
I will be happy to be the guinea pig
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you have a link to the specific fluid type, and i live in the usa, so i probably have to find a retailer that supply that type, but i already brought some chf 11s, but in the future i'll use a alternative.
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Pentosin CHF 11S
Maybe it is worth to ask if they ship outside Europe:
https://www.ato24.de/en/pentosin-chf-11s-1-l.html
https://www.ato24.de/en/pentosin-chf-11s-1-l.html
Ciao., Larry
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I use Penrite LDAS.
There is a post somewhere here from an industrial chemist who went through every spec on both and concluded it is indeed a perfect replacement. That's good enough for me!
There is a post somewhere here from an industrial chemist who went through every spec on both and concluded it is indeed a perfect replacement. That's good enough for me!
