[progolfer1]

Is it ok to use the Pentosin fluid in my hydraulic system on my CLK500?
There isnt a MB dealer around here and Pentosin is all thats available.
Thanks

 

[260e crusier]

It depends on which hydraulic system and which pentosin you are referring to.

 

[rudeney]

For the convertible top hydraulics? Yes, you can. However, if you ever get a leak in the front lock cylinder, you'll wish you hadn't - it will stain the headliner and stink.

 

[Benzyle]

Maybe try ebay.
MB spec.345.0 Green, power steering hydraulic fluid..Febi Bilstein Nr 21647
or,, MB spec 236.3 Yellow, power steering hydraulic fluid Febi Bilstein Nr 08972.
Green is used for below freezing environments I think.

 

[260e crusier]

There isnt a MB dealer around here and Pentosin is all thats available.

In today's world you really don't need a nearby dealer. You can have virtually anything at your doorstep in a couple of days with a few clicks of a button.

Some of my favorites:

https://www.mbdirectparts.com/
Mercedes-Benz Parts - RM European Auto Parts
http://www.autohausaz.com/index.html
https://parts.com/
RockAuto

+ many others.

 

[progolfer1]

My front latch has blown its seals already. It has been sent off to Klaus for repair. Top is stained a bit . Just trying to see what will work before I try something that wont. Waiting on cylinder to come back.

 

[progolfer1]

Only brand I can get is CHF 11S around here

 

[rudeney]

Since you are waiting on Klaus, I suggest going ahead and ordering the correct fluid. Here are approves fluids:

MB 343.0 - Hydraulic fluids (Specification 343.0) - Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids

Here's some (no recommendation on the seller, just results from a quick search):

Mercedes Hydraulic Fluid 2L for Convertible Top Pump & Hydropneumatic Suspension

 

[progolfer1]

Been trying to contact Klaus for 3 days now and getting no response. So, I went to the big city and stopped at the MB dealer and bought some fluid. If my cylinder ever gets here I have something to use that works.