W140 Power Steering Fluid

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Hi.
What is the recommended power steering fluid for a `95 S280?
I cannot see in the manual which type i should use:confused:
 
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Do you have a dual pump on this car
 
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Thanks Malcolm.
I dont really know about the pumps.Just realised that fluid was leaking and now its making noise when i steer.Need to to up so that i can get it sorted.
 
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You need MB steering fluid and that is MB auto transmission fluid, it holds 1.4 liter so 1 should get you out of trouble
 
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>>You need MB steering fluid and that is MB auto transmission fluid

Is that true?

I use MB power steering oil on my W124 which is definitely marked up as power steering oil, not as ATF.
 
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Number_Cruncher said:
>>You need MB steering fluid and that is MB auto transmission fluid

Is that true?

I use MB power steering oil on my W124 which is definitely marked up as power steering oil, not as ATF.
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Yes, I looked it up last night
 
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