Wassis?

[Parrot of Doom]

Ok, sorry for all these 'whats this - where does that go' threads, but I couldn't find reference to this in the manuals:

Engine is a W210 E300 DT elegance.

Is it power steering? I ask because the dipstick showed the fluid to be very low - the engine was icey cold, and parked on a surface that makes the car lean slightly over to the nearside - which is towards the reservoir.

 

[anyweb]

looks like it is the power steering fluid resevoir according to my WIS manual.

cheers
anyweb

 

[Chazchuzzlewitt]

looks like the PS from the location- same place as the 124.

from what I can tell your engine is the OM606 btw.

 

[Parrot of Doom]

Right, next question - the level looks low - what should it be when the engine is cold, or should I only measure it once the engine is at normal operating temperature?

 

[guydewdney]

there should be two marks on the dipstick cold and hot.

its not really a problem if you over fill it slightly

use normal dextron III (ATF) fluid.

 

[Parrot of Doom]

Is it best to flush the old fluid first? How is this done?

 

[42864]

Yes - it is the Power Steering fluid resivior.
Not normally requred to drain and flush the system, top up to the correct mark with ATF.

 

[Parrot of Doom]

Thanks, will do it tomorrow then. Power steering sounds ok anyway, no funny noises or anything, just a slight whine on full lock but you expect that anyway.