[W126 Coupe] Power Steering Fluid Question and more

[Kelly Frink]

I also used Lucas stop leak worked right away and has not leak again

 

From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Iain Gunn
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 5:23 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Fluid Question and more

 

Yes I've used Lucas PS additive, magic in a jug. Stopped the leak, stopped
the groan, everything works fine 6 years on one car 5 on another. Find it
hard believe myself. Worked in like 2 days. Also only use ATF Dextron clean
out once a year and add fresh and a small amount of Lucas.  Your German
mechanic is somewhat tainted I think or rat piss is readily available to
him, I'd have to order some. Just like A/C mechanics that tell you not to
use Duracool or the like in your air conditioning.

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From: Mister McGoo <mailto:eelploot at hotmail.com>  

To: MB COUPES <mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>  

Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 12:03 PM

Subject: [W126 Coupe] Power Steering Fluid Question and more

 

Hi All,
 
I assume that topping up with some steering fluid other than Bilstein Febi
(like Mobil1) is OK.
 
When asked, my friendly German mechanic says that if you don't use genuine
Mercedes Servolenkingsöl, you might as well use rat urine.  It's tough
finding "genuine" when in East Fungus, Montana and the only store within 100
miles is Wal-Mart.  
 
Another power steering question:  I have seen Lucas products mentioned here,
particularly in reference to transmissions..  They make a stop-leak additive
for power steering systems.  Has anyone used such a product and is that
recommended? 
 
Yet another (unrelated) question:  Has anyone had any experience or heard of
"GT Champiro" tires?  (I have not)  Apparently Michelin has a 10% interest
in the company.  
 
And further on the issue of power steering fluid, I can't imagine that rat
urine would be any easier to get, nor, for that matter, any cheaper.
 
-Bellamy


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