1993 Mercedes Benz 500sl Repair Question
Topics covered: Steering, Power steering, Power steering fluid.
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Asked on March 30, 2009
1993 Mercedes Benz 500sl Where do i pour the power steering
Steering problem
1993 Mercedes Benz 500sl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
Can't find where to pour power steering fluid. I checked it with the dipstick and it's dry. Do I pour it into where the dipstick is?
1993 Mercedes Benz 500sl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
Can't find where to pour power steering fluid. I checked it with the dipstick and it's dry. Do I pour it into where the dipstick is?
Answer
Replied on April 21, 2009
The power steering fluid reservoir is under the hood at the front of the engine and easily accessible. The cast aluminum reservoir has a large black knurled plastic nut that holds the top on the reservoir. Turn the nut counterclockwise and remove it, then take the top off the reservoir. The reservoir has a fluid filter in the bottom that can be removed and replaced using a pair of needle nose pliers to extract it. Fluid retains water so its a good idea to remove the fluid every couple of years with a turkey baster and replenish it up to the cold mark on the center post. The top has a rubber o-ring that should be replaced as well to make sure the cavity is sealed