[W126 Coupe] Re: hydraulic leveling fluid level

[Gerry Van Zandt]

There is special hydraulic fluid for the hydropneumatic suspensions.   
You should use MB fluid or you can use aftermarket fluid made by  
companies such as Meyle.  Any dealer will have the fluid.

As far as the level is concerned, at the proper level, the container  
will be approx. 1/2 to 2/3 full.  The amount of fluid in the system  
or level of fluid has NOTHING to do with the riding height of the car.

DO NOT use ATF in the hydraulic system.  Use fluid specified for the  
job.  The system requires 2.0 liters of fluid.

Cheers,
Gerry



On Nov 6, 2005, at 9:00 AM, mbcoupes-request at mbcoupes.com wrote:

> 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?
>

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