MB list of approoved fluids for recent vehicles. MY 92 500 had what looked like transmission fluid, I drained it and changed the filter, and gasket, the fluid I purchased here is clear (FABI) I think. The power steering fluid I flushed with was also clear (autozone). The later cars use the same steering (hydraulic) oil, as the suspension fluid
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