[W126 Coupe] Power Steering Fluid Question and more

[Iain Gunn]

Everybody may do it differently but I open the return line and flush until clean runs out, without the filter and install new filter.
Last year it stayed pretty clean?, so I just vacuumed and refilled the reservoir about 3 times.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Paul Samarin 
  To: Iain Gunn ; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 
  Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 5:34 PM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Fluid Question and more


  Would this advice apply to my '90 R129 500 SL.  I have been adding MB power steering fluid as it's been leaking very slowly, but steadily.  On my second quart of the stuff.  If I should change over to ATF Dexton, what is the complete procedure you would recommend?


  Thanks,


  Paul


  On Jun 12, 2008, at 2:22 PM, Iain Gunn wrote:


    Yes I've used Lucas PS additive, magic in a jug. Stopped the leak, stopped the groan, everything works fine 6 years on one car 5 on another. Find it hard believe myself. Worked in like 2 days. Also only use ATF Dextron clean out once a year and add fresh and a small amount of Lucas.  Your German mechanic is somewhat tainted I think or rat piss is readily available to him, I'd have to order some. Just like A/C mechanics that tell you not to use Duracool or the like in your air conditioning.


  Paul Samarin
  pauls at sbcglobal.net








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