Photo DIY: ABC Fluid Maintenance

[Scheid27]

Originally Posted by lnguyenh

On the PS dipstick, I saw the MAX but no MIN. On the ABC, I don't see neither. How do I know if my ABC level is correct? Thanks

For the ABC AUS Engine Off level , opposite side off the dipstick AN Engine on level.
PS get it with in a 1/4 of a inch of the max ( below ). GLTA

[mame9999]

I changed my rides oil & filter the car suspension is working very good

[lnguyenh]

Originally Posted by Scheid27

For the ABC AUS Engine Off level , opposite side off the dipstick AN Engine on level.
PS get it with in a 1/4 of a inch of the max ( below ). GLTA

I am sorry but I don't get what you say here. I don't see "max" on the dip stick on the ABC one. How do I measure again? Thanks.

[ifari]

With the car running, check the fluid level to be within 1/4 inch of the top mark on the ABC dip-stick.

[lnguyenh]

How do you change the ABC and PS (power steering) oil/filters then? Would you just suck it out and pour in the new oil? Are there drain plugs for either ABC and/or PS? How about the filter part numbers for both? Where are they located PLEASE?

I know there are lots of questions as I am a dummy as it come to DIYs (but I would love to learn). Thank you very much in advance folks.

[ifari]

I would take it to the dealer. The cost is a worthy investment imo.

[lnguyenh]

Originally Posted by ifari

I would take it to the dealer. The cost is a worthy investment imo.

I know the cost at the dealer for some services are not that much than DIY but I'd love to learn something. The feeling of making something to the cars make me happy :-)

[ivanj]

My indie (who retired from a MB dealership) told me it is critical to change the filters before you change/flush the ABC fluid. (I happened to stop by when he was working on a CL55 a local used car dealer - good reputation - brought in.)

After you do the flush, you change the filters AGAIN since they have collected the crap from the mileage/flush. Then you top off the ABC fluid.

Otherwise you will clog up the pumps and then you are in for BIG MONEY in parts cost.

According to him, the more you drive it the better it likes it as far as the ABC (and the car in general goes.)

I have had more experience with the ABC if someone has a question I will try to answer it or ask the retiree. I cannot respond in Internet time.

[lnguyenh]

Sorry but this doesn't make sense to me. If I flush the oil and place the return line in the waste bucket, then no "used" oil will get back to the system. Why do I need to filter the waste oil?

[ivanj]

Originally Posted by lnguyenh

Sorry but this doesn't make sense to me. If I flush the oil and place the return line in the waste bucket, then no "used" oil will get back to the system. Why do I need to filter the waste oil?

I am referring to a flush of the entire system. Ivanj always takes a "systems engineering" approach, my friend.

(PM me for more experiences with ABC.)

You don't need to filter the waste oil per se since it will be recycled.

The existing filters are already compromised. The return oil goes through the new filters that catch the junk before they hit the pumps $$$$$ and valves.

Then you put in new filters for low $ and renew the oil $$$$.

The flush system you use maybe different - avoiding the new filters - but the MB techs were referring to the systems used by some MB dealers who made the investment.

The "retired" MB techs also said it is best to run the flush at the lower end of the pressures recommended. They said they have seen high pressure "quick and cheerful" flushes blow out the ABC valves and pumps - you don't want that $$$$.

After the service you might want to ask the dealer to put the ABC car through the "rodeo test." It is a necessary but not sufficient test to catch other problems (ABC pumps, for example.)

Hope this helps. Did I answer your question?