Hi steve,

Talkin' with a couple of fellow MBshop members, we are all in agreement that YOU ARE ONE SHARP COOKIE! I think we will all learn alot from you in the future.

As for my question-I have a 1984 500SEL Euro with the hydropneumatic suspension on all four corners (unlike the US version). Is there a way to tell via the ride, if my accumulators are goin' or shot? I don't think they have ever been replaced. I am the 4th owner of this vehicle. I'm considering replacing them but I don't have the funds to just frivolously throw away, if in fact they are fine. Also how often should the hydraulic fluid and filter be replaced?

Thanks for sharing your valued wisdom and experience.


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FrankieZ
84 500sel EURO 87K