urgent what power steering fluid for 3.0L w124????

[ADY1983]

Hi guys what power steering fluid can i put in my 300ce i am just dropping a new engine in, but my car shop shuts a 5, and i have over looked power steering fluid is there an alternitive to the MB stuff?? i phoned them but they cant help till monday.
cheers

 

[fnkhan68]

i used the comma dexron auto trans fluid to top the powersteering, never had a problem.

 

[MangoMan]

I'm not too sure about this one, but I've used Mobil ATF in my cars Power Steering, never gave me any probs.

Also used Castrol DexIII

I only use the Merc approved for the Gearbox, which is more critical I believe.

Hope this helps?

Cheers, Bill.