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04-21-2012, 01:48 PM
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w123 300td Hydraulic Fluid Alternatives?
I know I'm probably going to get reamed for this...
I read somewhere (possibly in this forum) that iso 46 is very close to spec. Am I totally wrong? Should I go with febi or OEM only? Amazon.com: Warren LU52462G "Lube King" AW ISO 46 Hydraulic Fluid, 2 Gallon: Automotive Any other alternatives? Just want to pick up something local and not have to wait for shipping
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04-21-2012, 10:43 PM
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febi and MB oe are exactly the same. I've used ISO46 successfully, but my 87 TD now has a pair of bad rams... the car had a bad wheel bearing and I drove a LONG way like this, so it's possible I damaged the ram driving like this. also I usually have a LOT of cargo in my wagon...
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#3
04-21-2012, 10:45 PM
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Id use it
I would use the iso 46 spec hydraulic fluid, if it is good enough for a $250,000 excavator I can't see it being a problem in our dinky little systems. I have a hard time believing that MB uses some sort of incompatible materials in their SLS systems. I believe that by far the greatest damage to the SLS system is caused by neglect to change the fluid on a reasonably frequent basis, caused in part by the outrageous price of the OEM fluid. These are my opinions
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#4
04-25-2012, 01:43 PM
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I used AeroShell 4 fluid, which my manual lists as an option. This is an aircraft hydraulic fluid, and it's a mineral oil fluid which will not damage the seals. I think a gallon jug was $30 at National Aviation Supply. Try local FBOs, shipping liquids is expensive.
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