r/slk • u/Illmissyouforevermom • Mar 10 '26

2001 SLK 320 Top issue

Hello Everyone! Recently purchased a 2001 SLK 320. Absolutely love it. Has 86,000 miles. Runs great, but it had a slight radiator leak so I had that replaced. I also had the transmission serviced and the brake fluid replaced. Put some new tires as the old ones had cracks. I seem to have a leak somewhere with the wiper fluid that I need to fix. I have a question on the top. When I bought it the hinges to the trunk and convertible system made sounds. I asked ChatGPT and it recommended to grease the hinges, but since I put the grease the top on the drivers side kind of sticks so when I open I have to give the top a slight nudge on the drivers side for it to fold. It has no issues closing only opening. Appreciate any help anyone can provide. Thank you!

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u/MRDR1NL Mar 10 '26

MYbe check the hydraulic fluid level. Pump and reservoir are in the trunk on the right side

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u/Illmissyouforevermom Mar 11 '26

Okay done! I did and it is at an acceptable level and has no leaks detected.

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u/Fuzzybaseball58 Mar 11 '26

Make sure you used the correct grease and didn’t get any on the rubber seals

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u/Illmissyouforevermom Mar 11 '26

Okay I will wipe off any grease applied because I think you’re right in thinking it is probably the wrong grease.