What type of power steering fluid in 88 560 sl Benz?

Answer 1

Use the same fluid as your transmission uses. But first, check the oil you have in the reservoir...see what color it is. If its red, use trans fluid....DEXTRON. If the fluid is clear...you'll probably have to go to MB for their special stuff. If your power steering reservoir is more than 1/2 full, you might be losing fluid in the system somewhere. Check the ground underneath your engine to see if there's any red fluid on the ground. If you do have a PS leak, I suggest you get it fixed immediately before you burn up the PS pump. When checking the PS fluid, let the car idle when you check the fluid level. Don't over fill the reservoir...about a 1/2" from the brim is fine.