[W126 Coupe] hydraulic leveling fluid level

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On my '91 there is a dipstick in the top of the canister. It is like a 
rubber cap and you have to tug a little to get it out. I have seen negative 
remarks on this forum about using ATF. Mercedes charges $27. per liter at 
the dealer and I see Performance Products has it for about $12.
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Samarin" <pauls at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2005 9:21 AM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] hydraulic leveling fluid level


>I think my fluid level is low.  I assume it's the large canister in the 
>very forward right side of the engine compartment which appears to be 
>slightly larger than a 1 liter soda bottle.  I don't see any level 
>indicator lines on it, but the fluid level is a couple inches below the top 
>of it, and the car seems to be riding a bit low.
>
> What is the proper level of fluid?
> What kind of fluid to I put in there, and where do I buy it?
> I believe Nathan uses ATF for that, but I don't know whether I'd have to 
> flush the existing clean before replacing with ATF.  If so, how much ATF 
> will I need?  What brand/type?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Paul
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