Bilstein 08972 formula was originally designed for Mercedes Benz 'ZF' brand steering systems and is a replacement equivalent to CHF 7.1 fluid, which was used in Audi and Vw 'ZF' brand steering systems. This formula is specifically designed for high tolerance hydraulic systems (e.g., Audi, Vw, BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Porsche applications).
There is a difference between the Bilstein 08972 (CHF 7.1) and Pentosin CHF 11s hydraulic fluids. The Bilstein 08972 (CHF 7.1) is a mineral oil blend, where as the Pentosin CHF 11s is a synthetic oil blend. Synthetic oil blends don't need to be changed as frequently.
- Equivalent to Audi Vw hydraulic fluid P/N G 002 000 or G002000
- Equivalent to BMW hydraulic fluid P/N 82.11.1.468.041 and 81.22.9.407.758
- Equivalent to Porsche hydraulic fluid P/N 000.043.203.33