C280, 1994: Changing Power Steering fluid

[Arv]

Hi:

Is there a drain valve to change the PS fluid or you just remove
one of the hoses to drain it? Is it advisible to change it or not?

Thanks in advace for your help,
Arv.

 

[bigasotonuk]

Hi,
I maybe wrong but i do not think there is a drain valve but apparently the reservoir is removable and has a replaceable filter fitted.
I would think by removing a pipe/hose from the lowest point possible and with the filler cap removed you could drain down the fluid.
The filters are available from ECP about £6 (i think) if you decide to replace it.
These links are diagrams of your steering here.

http://www.detali.ru/cat/MB/B46015000037.0950.gif
http://www.detali.ru/cat/MB/B13030000095.0202.gif

 

[Arv]

Hi Andy:

Thank you for your reply. Is it advisible to do it?

Thanks again,
Arv.

 

[television]

I have never known anyone change it, always the first

 

[Arv]

Thanks Malcolm, I was just wondering whether to change it since it
looks pretty dark from what it used to be. So, I guess I won't have to
change it.

Thanks for your help,
Arv.