Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

Marshall, et al. So what do I need to use in my 90 300D? Only the stuff in the blue can-Febi PS or whatever it is? I just bought that form Rusty and a filter-but it is much pricier than the ATF. Thanks, Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford,

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Marshall, et al. So what do I need to use in my 90 300D? Only the stuff in the blue can-Febi PS or whatever it is? I just bought that form Rusty and a filter-but it is much pricier than the ATF. Thanks, Dwight US PS fluid that meets Mercedes specs. For cars

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

. On my 190D the steering stopped groaning for the first couple turns on cold mornings. -Curt Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:56:07 -0400 From: Dave Wakin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

On Jun 21, 2006, at 5:42 PM, Chuck Landenberger wrote: George, You'll find that filter (like a small donut) at the bottom of the power steering pump. Don't know change interval, but they're rather cheap and once a year would seem sensible. The knowledgeable listers will chime in I'm sure.

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

. Nevertheless I'll give the lowpressure side a little tightening when I replace the secondary fuel filter this weekend. -Curt '85 190D Dory 241kmi Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:42:35 -0700 From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

I replace the PS fluid (Mobil 1 ATF on our older cars) thats in the resevoir every oil change and the filter once a year. Is Mobil 1 ATF OK in the PS in my 85 300SD? (it is currently in my transmission) I am currently using the stuff in the blue bottle (Febi) locally available OTC at

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:45:23 -0500 From: George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original I replace

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

Curt Raymond wrote: Hi George, Yeah as far as I know ATF is good into the very early '90s. I've never had a 126 but my 123 and 201s have been very insensitive to fluid level. My 190D didn't make untoward noises until the resevior was empty... Every time I change the oil I stick the

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

Dave Wakin wrote: You do not want to use ATF for PS. The ATF of today is very different then the ATF of the 80's, and the new stuff will eat the seals and cause leaks. Stick with PS fluid. Mercedes cars came from the factory thru 1987 with ATF in the PS system. It remains perfectly

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

On Jun 22, 2006, at 1:30 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Is Mobil 1 ATF OK in the PS in my 85 300SD? (it is currently in my transmission) Yes, it's fine for your car. Pull out the filter and change the fluid 3-4 times. This will get whatever is in there out and all fresh fluid in. Driving

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

On Jun 22, 2006, at 1:56 PM, Dave Wakin wrote: You do not want to use ATF for PS. The ATF of today is very different then the ATF of the 80's, and the new stuff will eat the seals and cause leaks. Stick with PS fluid. Dave W There is absolutely no reason not to use Dexron 3 w/Mercron

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

Chuck Landenberger wrote: George, You'll find that filter (like a small donut) at the bottom of the power steering pump. Don't know change interval, but they're rather cheap and once a year would seem sensible. The knowledgeable listers will chime in I'm sure. There is NOT a regular