Hello,

I've done some research into which fluids I can use in the my SLS, but I can't find any reference to THF. I know I should be using the MB stuff, but I just realized that my resevoir is almost empty. I have no idea where all the fluid went, but I do know that I haven't checked the fluid in a while so i'm not sure if it was a slow or quick leak. The car still seems to ride well though.

Thanks for the help guys!

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1987 300TDT (294,000 km)

it may work, i wouldnt use anything but the mb fluid in mine (if i still had one).

there is undoubtably someone who will chime in with the exact differences.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

According to a poster over at the buymbparts forum

Here are the approved oils:

Aral 1010
Gasolin 1010
Shell Tellus T17
Shell Aero Fluid 4

The last one you should be able to get from an FBO at your local airport.
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Bob D.
Parrish, FL
1 SDL, 1 D, 1 TD, 1 Mog

The regulation MB hydraulic fluid, Febi/Bilstein, is only $10 bucks. Exactly how much are you hoping to save?

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

I'm trying to save my pump. I'm at home, I don't have any MB fluid here. All I have is THF. My tank is very close to being empty. I don't want my pump to cavitate.

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1987 300TDT (294,000 km)

R Leo has used THF in one of their wagons that had a leak, and drove it for quite some time. I tried it in the Smoker and my hyd. valve started to drip shortly there after. Coincidence? Maybe.......

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John