Tomcat SL

What is the correct hydraulic fluid for the top?
The owners manual specifies Pentosin CHF 11S for power steering and the for the ABC it says "MB Hydraulic Fluid"...but all the DIYs say Pentosin CHF11S.


The manual says "MB Hydraulic Fluid" for folding top...so I am guessing that if "MB Hydraulic Fluid" = Pentosin CHF11S for ABC then "MB Hydraulic Fluid" = Pentosin CHF11S for retractable top...agreed?


Thanks!

Plutoe

All I know is that the spec is 343.0 and the part number is 000 989 91 03

Tomcat SL

Thanks,
Do you know if that is the same spec for the ABC "MB Hydraulic fluid"?

gwelliott

Where does one fill the hydraulic fluid for the top? I had the top fail to close for the first time on Friday. I manually had to push one of the flaps closed to satisfy the permissive to allow the top to finish the closing cycle. I don't see any evidence of a leak, but would like to check just to make sure

Plutoe

Post you VIN!!

Plutoe

That fluid is different----the spec is 345.0 and the part number is 001 989 24 03

kbob999

FYI - Klaus at Top Hydraulics, who rebuilds the top cylinders and pumps, states the CHF-11S and the spec hydraulic fluid both work.
The CHF-11S smells worse if you get a leak, so he does not recommend it on that one factor.
The Febi 02615 is also the recommended fluid besides the MB labeled stuff.