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11-04-2005, 10:39 AM
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self leveling rear suspension - '87 300TD
can i use regular brake fluid in this system, or is it special oil. mine is leaking from the bottem of the strut (i suppose i need a new fitting?).. but until i can get it fixed, i need to replace the fluid. any help would be appreciated..
thanks!! -mike 
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11-04-2005, 10:40 AM
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Don't use brake fluid!
 Its a special MB hydraulic fluid/oil which it craves. Only give it this....or pay later....
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11-04-2005, 07:11 PM
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If you can't get pentosin or the equivalent from an import car parts store, look for MIL-Spec-5606A at your local airport. I got this info from another forum, use it at your own risk.
Here's the direct quote: I contacted Mercedes headquarters, and an Engineer there stated that aviation hydraulic fluid can be used up till "about 88-89". Since mine is an 85, I didn't worry about the date, but it would be advisable for you to check. It cost me $24 for a gallon, they usually don't sell it by the can, they just charge a small amount for top off on aircraft (they had Beech's and Cessnas in the hanger). The engineer stated that the Mercedes oil is the same as MIL-Spec-5606A.
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