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ABC oil reservoir, component description - GF32.50-P-4625R

MODEL 230 as of 1.3.06 except CODE (487) Active Body Control (ABC) 

Location 

The ABC oil reservoir is located in the engine compartment on the left wheelhouse.

Fig 1: Identifying ABC Oil Reservoir
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Design 

The ABC oil reservoir is made of plastic and is equipped with an oil dipstick and return filter with overpressure bypass.

Task 

The ABC oil reservoir balances out the difference in oil volume between the highest and lowest level. It is also used to store the oil from the pressure reservoirs when the engine is switched off.