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Originally Posted by strelnik
Match the viscosity, wear and seal compatibility numbers on the original stuff with your newer replacement in that brand.
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This is easier said than done!
For our older cars that MB said should use ATF Type A Suffix A, it is hard to find an ATF of that type these days.
I contacted Prestone (most easily obtainable PS fluid here in Canada). They make a number of different types.
Scroll down on this page to see the various types. I asked whether I should use the very last one (for Euro cars) or otherwise which one. They said to use their basic Power Steering Fluid if spec says Type A Suffix A. It contains the anti-wear additives that current ATFs do not. It is probably good for most cars (not just Mb) built pre 1985 or so.
Kent seems to agree! . Fluid he is using is sold by Febi.
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Graham
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