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

Don't use brake fluid! :eek: Its a special MB hydraulic fluid/oil which it craves. Only give it this....or pay later....

If you use brake fluid, you'll be spending a whole lot 'o money on repairs not too much later. Special hydraulic fluid only, please.

- JimY

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.