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11-20-2009, 11:36 AM
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Is this power steering?
Is this the power steering Reservoir? How much Fluid should be in it... Currently it's empty but I'm thinking there should be some fluid in there, will normal Power steering Fluid be fine?
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hum..... 1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed 
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11-20-2009, 11:38 AM
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Looks like, there may even be a filter in the bottom. Good time to do a flush and fill. On all 123's the manual says 1.5 quarts, US. Just regular power steering fluid is fine.
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11-20-2009, 11:58 AM
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I'll take a picture of it inside, it looks like there was red fluid, most likely transmission Fluid....
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hum..... 1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed
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11-20-2009, 12:17 PM
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Picture of the inside of the cannister
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hum..... 1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed
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11-20-2009, 12:41 PM
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There should be a mark on the white plastic collar indicating FULL. Read this document...it is for a W124 but it should work for this application OK.
http://www.ps2cho.net/downloads/MB%20CD/W124/w124CD1/Program/Maintenance/My81/4611.pdf
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1993 W124 300D 2.5L Turbo, OM602.962 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2.4L DOHC 2002 Ford Explorer, 4.0L SOHC 2005 Toyota Prius, 1.5L http://www.fuelly.com/sig-us/40601.png
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11-20-2009, 12:51 PM
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I really really need one of these manuals for my car...
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hum..... 1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed
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#7
11-20-2009, 01:15 PM
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Do you have a W124 or W123?
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1993 W124 300D 2.5L Turbo, OM602.962 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2.4L DOHC 2002 Ford Explorer, 4.0L SOHC 2005 Toyota Prius, 1.5L http://www.fuelly.com/sig-us/40601.png
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11-20-2009, 01:19 PM
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AAA
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Regards, Ian White 1995 E300 Diesel w124 OM606 2014 E550 w212 M278 biturbo 2001 BMW 740i E38 M62 (past) 1981 300SD w126 OM617 (past)
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11-20-2009, 01:23 PM
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1993 W124 300D 2.5L Turbo, OM602.962 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2.4L DOHC 2002 Ford Explorer, 4.0L SOHC 2005 Toyota Prius, 1.5L http://www.fuelly.com/sig-us/40601.png
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11-20-2009, 01:47 PM
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Actually a TD, but I am sure their the same, thanks for the link, I now have some reading to do
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hum..... 1987 300TD 311,000M Stolen. Presumed destroyed
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11-20-2009, 01:52 PM
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Here is a link to most of the schematics you will ever need. Use MSExplorer though. I've spent many hours in this one.
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1
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1993 W124 300D 2.5L Turbo, OM602.962 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier, 2.4L DOHC 2002 Ford Explorer, 4.0L SOHC 2005 Toyota Prius, 1.5L http://www.fuelly.com/sig-us/40601.png
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11-20-2009, 04:25 PM
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Quote:
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1983 300SD 200000miles
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11-20-2009, 04:34 PM
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For the power steering Reservoir to be this low on fluid,
I would definitely check the system for leaks.
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1986 190D 5 cyl. 5 speed manual White (215K), 1983 300SD Silver blue (103K)
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11-20-2009, 06:34 PM
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Quote:
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83 SD 84 CD
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11-20-2009, 07:40 PM
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Don't use transmission fluid. It can foul things up, badly. A PO of my Dodge used ATF, caused a reaction and a bolus of sludge that meant I lost PS and PB (a quirk of the Dodge). Power steering fluid is cheaper than gummed up steering. As said above, look for a leak, and when you find/fix it, flush the system, replace the filter and go.
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1984 300 D runs  , interior 1984 300 D light hit in front, RUST, mint/perfect dash  , decent interior (see above), parts car (hate to kill one) 1998 Dodge diesel
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