Is this the Auto Transmission Fluid Tank?

[RCA918]

Hi,

I have taken a pic, like to know is this the AT tank? It has the small black top.

 

[Blobcat]

Power steering fluid tank, you can see it on the Russian site
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=203006&M=611%2E962&GA=722%2E699&GM=716%2E640716%2E647716%2E651&CT=M&cat=19U&SID=13&SGR=030&SGN=01
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1

 

[RCA918]

Thanks

What fluid type can I buy to top up coz its level is below minimum? Preferably from a petrol station.Can I top up when engine is hot or running?


Kind Regards

 

[Blobcat]

You may have a leak from the steering rack. This fluid reservoir also supplies the self levelling rear suspension if your car has this fitted. If so the MB power steering fluid is recommended.

 

[andy_k]

You may have a leak from the steering rack. This fluid reservoir also supplies the self levelling rear suspension if your car has this fitted. If so the MB power steering fluid is recommended.

are you sure?

my self levelling suspension has it's own independent reservoir and both need different fluids

check with your dealer before filling up as some of the oil requirements are very specific

the spec sheet and Haynes manual I have for the W124 lists

power steering - Mercedes Benz Lenkgetriebeol (00 989 88 03)
self levelling - Mercedes Benz Hydraulikol (000989 91 03)


HTH

Andy

 

[spectre]

Dont put the wrong fluid i n because it could end up destroying the internal seals and costing a small fortune to repair.
Dave

 

[Blobcat]

are you sure?

my self levelling suspension has it's own independent reservoir and both need different fluids

check with your dealer before filling up as some of the oil requirements are very specific

the spec sheet and Haynes manual I have for the W124 lists

power steering - Mercedes Benz Lenkgetriebeol (00 989 88 03)
self levelling - Mercedes Benz Hydraulikol (000989 91 03)


HTH

Andy

Appologies I must have left my brains somewhere in North Wales after the bike ride on the weekend, combined pump, resevoirs and fluids serperate.

 

[ALAN@ECUCLINIC]

"power steering - Mercedes Benz Lenkgetriebeol (00 989 88 03)"

you can also use "dexron 2" as most of us have for years and years, mineral oil is an expensive "gimmick", believe me
blobcat, was it the cbr or the bmw you were out on?

 

[Blobcat]

"power steering - Mercedes Benz Lenkgetriebeol (00 989 88 03)"

you can also use "dexron 2" as most of us have for years and years, mineral oil is an expensive "gimmick", believe me
blobcat, was it the cbr or the bmw you were out on?

It was the Honda (i'm sure of that at least), I'm alternating at the moment, next bike trip is Germany for a week on the BM in June

 

[begbie]

Hi,

word of warning on US forum with regards ATF fluid in PS reservoir.

http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=499664

when in doubt - go OEM I reckon. I cant imagine the fluid is "that" expensive??? hmmm.

 

[begbie]

if you dont want to follow thread - basically some dude there said ATF blew gaskets and bloated his hoses. sounds like a tabloid headline!

"EXCLUSIVE! ATF blew my gaskets and bloated my hoses!"

 

[Hibbo]

Mine will be getting standard mineral hydraulic oil.