Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Do you mean MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid? That's what I use in aircraft brakes, struts, etc. Yep. I got five cans of Royco 756 off of CL for $2 each. My leaky SEL ate all of 'em! Then I fixed the strut for $20. New spheres were a little bit more than that! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Dan Penoff
How is the stuff at FLAPS identified? Just as power steering fluid? Are there some SAE or other specs that would qualify it for MB use? I'm sure MB has published specs - I'll do some digging myself and see what I come up with Dan On Feb 21, 2013, at 9:10 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Do

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Peter Frederick
Don't know if the dealer PS fluid is cheaper, but the stuff at the auto parts store is. AFT can cause the later style pumps to leak. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Dan Penoff
Which is cheaper and won't eat the seals - Mobil1 ATF or the MB PS fluid? Dan On Feb 21, 2013, at 6:14 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > Not only is it cheaper, but it won't eat the seals. > > Peter > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go t

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread OK Don
On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 9:22 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > ...SLS hydraulic fluid...Is that the same stuff? >> > > No. SLS is very runny, nearly like diesel fuel. It's > used in aircraft brake systems. > > -- Jim Do you mean MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid? That's what I use in aircraft brakes, struts,

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Peter Frederick
Not only is it cheaper, but it won't eat the seals. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Jim Cathey
...SLS hydraulic fluid...Is that the same stuff? No. SLS is very runny, nearly like diesel fuel. It's used in aircraft brake systems. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Dan Penoff
3 9:59 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid > > I have a couple of liters of the SLS hydraulic fluid, but that's going into > the SLS system when I flush it this weekend. > > Is that the same stuff? > > Dan > > On Feb 21, 2013, at 8:04

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread TE
: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2013 9:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid I have a couple of liters of the SLS hydraulic fluid, but that's going into the SLS system when I flush it this weeken

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Dan Penoff
I have a couple of liters of the SLS hydraulic fluid, but that's going into the SLS system when I flush it this weekend. Is that the same stuff? Dan On Feb 21, 2013, at 8:04 AM, Max Dillon wrote: > Call Rusty, order the Febi fluid made to MB spec. It probably will be > cheaper than the M1.

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Max Dillon
Call Rusty, order the Febi fluid made to MB spec. It probably will be cheaper than the M1. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Mitch Haley wrote: >Dan Penoff wrote: >> Is Mobil1 ATF still acceptable for power steering fluid in my 140? >> >> I want to change it this

Re: [MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: Is Mobil1 ATF still acceptable for power steering fluid in my 140? I want to change it this weekend and I already have some in the garage I can use... Herr Doktor used to say ATF with v-belts and MB fluid with serp belts, but I don't think that was the exact cutoff, especia

[MBZ] PS Fluid

2013-02-21 Thread Dan Penoff
Is Mobil1 ATF still acceptable for power steering fluid in my 140? I want to change it this weekend and I already have some in the garage I can use... Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://

Re: [MBZ] PS fluid question

2007-09-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 10:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] PS fluid question Is Mobil 1 ATF acceptable in the newer (ie, 92 300D) PS pump

Re: [MBZ] PS fluid question

2007-09-21 Thread Marshall Booth
Tom Hargrave wrote: > Power steering fluid it transmission fluid that has been packaged in small, > expensive cans. Not exactly. It's the base stock used in type A ATF (that hasn't been available in the US in about 20 years). Here's the definitive post as far as I'm concerned: "Anyhow, walking

Re: [MBZ] PS fluid question

2007-09-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] PS fluid question Is Mobil 1 ATF acceptable in the newer (ie, 92 300D) PS pumps? I've always used Mobil 1 ATF... but I've heard some people say that only power steering fluid should be used. Thanks! John __

[MBZ] PS fluid question

2007-09-21 Thread John Robbins
Is Mobil 1 ATF acceptable in the newer (ie, 92 300D) PS pumps? I've always used Mobil 1 ATF... but I've heard some people say that only power steering fluid should be used. Thanks! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: ht