ICYMI...ITB Episode 57: Mercedes-Benz Active Body Control System

Mercedes ABC Kit Now Available: CRP Part #1405216-KIT (Contains 10 Liters of Pentosin CHF11S fluid & 1 Mercedes OE Filter) The Mercedes-Benz Active Body Control (ABC) System does a great job assisting vehicle stability and cornering. In many ways, it’s the perfect compromise between a suspension set up for comfort and one for performance. The system isn’t without its challenges though, something that CRP Innovation Council member Evan Brodof of Evan’s Auto Care in Cincinnati wanted us to speak to in this week’s Inside the Brands video. The challenge of the Mercedes ABC system is often the valves in the block can get dirt and grime inside which can damage the O-rings and cause a leak. Additionally, the hydraulic fluid can also get contaminated. Since the fluid runs the ABC system as well as the power steering, the cost of repair can reach upwards of $7000. To help your customers avoid taking a one-time hit like that, Evan and other Independent Mercedes specialists recommend servicing the ABC system every 40,000 miles, which includes a fluid flush and replacement. We recommend using the Mercedes OE Pentosin CHF11S hydraulic fluid when you do this service. It’s designed to work in a wide range of operating temperatures. CRP Automotive offers a kit with 10 Liters of Pentosin CHF11S fluid & 1 Mercedes OE Filter — just look for CRP Part #1405216-KIT. To learn more about Pentosin CHF11S, visit www.pentosin.net For more about the CRP Automotive family of brands, visit www.crpautomotive.com Disclaimer: The information supplied in this video is for informational purposes only. We have made every effort to assure the accuracy of the provided information and assume no responsibility for any loss or damage due to errors or omission or to the use or misuse of any information supplied. All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their respective owners, who unless otherwise indicated are not associated or affiliated with CRP Industries Inc., and use of any third-party trade names and/or trademarks does not imply any endorsement. ©2017 CRP Industries Inc., all rights reserved.