When to change the P/S filter

[MVK]

How do I know if its time to change the P/S filter?
It seems like an easy job. But how do I know If I need it. 1985 300D Turbo, mileage 179,000.
Thanks

[lrg]

I believe that's part of the regular 30,000 mile maintenance.

[rickjordan]

Irg is correct, the interval is every 30K, however, if you don't know when it was done last, just change it to establish a base line. When I bought both of my Benzes, the first thing I did was to change all fluids and filters, regardless. This way I know when they were changed and when they are due to be changed again. The filter will run about $4. Also, the fluid to go in is not power steering fluid, it's ATF. You can use a turkey baster or a cheap siphon to get the old fluid out.

[MVK]

Thank you all. I think I will do it in a week or two. Checked a few places on this review seems like an easy job.
MVK

[billrok]

If you change the oil, replace it with Mobil One Synthetic Trans fluid. You'll have to do it a few times as just siphoning out the pump does not really get all the oil out of the system. There's still a lot in the box and hoses. Your Benz will thank you.

Maybe it's been discussed before, but why do we want to use ATF and not power steering fluid?

-Craig

[dc88168]

Here is the link for "Replacing Power Steering Fluid/Filter":

http://mbdieseldiy.tripod.com/ps.htm


David


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1985 300D