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Roadside Question on SLS fluid!
I'm out on the road in a 83 300TD that has a leaky SLS valve. We are still a ways from home and will run out of fluid before we get back. Would it be a bad idea to use hydraulic fluid for the last 1000 miles of the trip. What weight oil would be comparable?
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1982 240D 617turbo 4-speed 225k miles ,boost and pyro gauges, home made two tank SVO setup 1982 240D "Cream Puff"auto 313k miles two tank SVO setup 1996 F-250 Powerstroke 186k miles, bone stock (possible donor for the 1970 F-350) 1970 F-350 "Bertha" 460, 4-spd, 72k miles, 12 foot flatbed, needs a diesel! |
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Yes, use whatever you can find and flush it when y ou get home. I've used power steering fluid in mine in similar circumstances.
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13 |
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If your near an airport Shell "Aero Fluid 4" is reported to be a good substitute.
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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K 1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild 1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K 1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor 2014 Kubota L3800 tractor 1964 VW bug "Lifes too short to drive a boring car" |
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Or look for the nearest dealer you can buy the fluid from.
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I heard some tractor hydraulic oil works well, but have yet to search for this... the high side of the SLS leaks in my 560 some place and would prefer not to spend $20 on a liter trying to find the source.
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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look. '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG] |
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Mineral oil or baby oil is supposed to work fine as well.
You never put in that o-ring kit huh?
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I did but I must have done something wrong because it still leaks.
Thanks for the tips guys.
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1982 240D 617turbo 4-speed 225k miles ,boost and pyro gauges, home made two tank SVO setup 1982 240D "Cream Puff"auto 313k miles two tank SVO setup 1996 F-250 Powerstroke 186k miles, bone stock (possible donor for the 1970 F-350) 1970 F-350 "Bertha" 460, 4-spd, 72k miles, 12 foot flatbed, needs a diesel! |
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Mercedes SLS Fluid is about 15 wt. Shell Tallus 15 is also approved by Mercedes.
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