throttle linkage lube

[kennedy]

what do you guys use to lubercate your throttle linkage. Looking at my cd repair disk, they list some types of hydrolic fluid that I have never heard of, and says to use them only, anything common to use?

[Roncallo]

Originally Posted by kennedy

what do you guys use to lubercate your throttle linkage. Looking at my cd repair disk, they list some types of hydrolic fluid that I have never heard of, and says to use them only, anything common to use?

I use hydraulic fluid. But I'm a weirdo. It's available at Home Depot in the log splitter section.

[kennedy]

can I use plain old engine oil or tranny fluid?

[deanyel]

Originally Posted by Roncallo

I use hydraulic fluid. But I'm a weirdo. It's available at Home Depot in the log splitter section.

This is right next to the hair splitter section. Transmission fluid seems to be a popular solution.

[rocky raccoon]

Being the maverick that I am, I use a good waterproof white grease. Once a year, pop the joints apart with the twist of a screwdriver, clean and reapply, then squeeze the joints back together.

I've done this on all my old Benzs' and they always appreciated it.

[Ethan]

what model is your benz?

[Chad300tdt]

The FSM for w123s says to use ATF.