Replacing Fluids

[martyp87]

Hi All,

Now with winter here, I'm going to get the more neglected fluids changed in my car.

I called the dealer today and they have everything in stock to pick up tomorrow. Will be using my local garage to do the work (as they are 1/3 the price of the dealer).

I will be using MB Coolant and Power Steering fluid, however, can I just get the garage to refill the brake fluid with normal Dot4 or will this also need to be MB stuff?

Thanks in advance.

 

[zenman63]

I used MB fluid DOT 4 plus.

 

[martyp87]

Thanks, I'll pick some up from the dealer Thursday. Booked in on Friday for the work.

 

[thecolonel]

does not need to be MB brake fluid. As long as its DOT4 or alike there will be no noticeable difference except cost from buying a dealer branded fluid

 

[Paparazi]

Agreed....a branded DOT4 not necessarily from MB and TBH the same applies to the other fluids as long as they meet or exceed MB specifications you can save yourself a fortune but obviously they need to be quality equivalents.

Gearbox oil
Differential
Brake fluid
Power steering
Coolant

Martin

 

[zenman63]

Yes but a £8 a litre for of the right DOT 4 plus and the MB invoice is it worth going for any fluid.