Mercedes-Benz Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is constantly a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly difficult. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the primary ingredient in the prominent term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the normal coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts at Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce a call at 7725772694 or schedule service online and let one of our mechanics and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every car manufacturer, including Mercedes-Benz has developed its own coolant or requires a discernible coolant that is unique to explicit years and models. There are many colors of coolants to aid distinguish each including yellow, red, purple blue, green, and orange. It is hard to do your research if you plan to pay cash for, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Several models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save now. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still purchase coolant or antifreeze from Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce directly at a critical price.

Mercedes-Benz Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three crucial services.

• Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of particles, corrosion, sediment,and rust
• Flushing the entire system thoroughly
• Refilling the system with the terrific coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Mercedes-Benz?

Common symptoms that your Mercedes-Benz needs a coolant flush are:

• Coolant will consistently leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
• Your temperature gauge will read well above reasonable with the engine on for a few minutes.
• Sediment or rust will be discernible in the coolant
• Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
• Your check engine light may turn on
• Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be firm to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
• Your heater may stop working
• Steam will come from the radiator or hood

How long does Mercedes-Benz coolant last?

How naturally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many types of coolants. Interestingly enough, up until the mid-1990s there was basically only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not recommended for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For correct information on what intervals your coolant needs to be interchanged, check your Mercedes-Benz maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce a call at 7725772694 today and ask one of our factory-trained technicians or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

How often should you change coolant in a Mercedes-Benz?

Typically, you should have your Mercedes-Benz coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce, we will check your fluid levels and investigate it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's significant to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch all issues before they cause perilous damage. When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz engine, it's better intelligent than apologetic.

What happens if my Mercedes-Benz runs out of coolant?

Your Mercedes-Benz doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a genuine percentage variety or your Mercedes-Benz engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant solely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

What color coolant does Mercedes-Benz use?

It's fundamental to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. There's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Mercedes-Benz, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your Mercedes-Benz to Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce or give us a call at 7725772694. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

How much coolant does a Mercedes-Benz take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly distinct level of coolant. To see the distinct amount needed you should always check your Mercedes-Benz owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make convinced your vehicle engine is amiable before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does Mercedes-Benz use?

There are innumerable types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confusing, the color of the coolant doesn't always mean the identical thing. It's meaningful to reference your Mercedes-Benz owner's manual for the clear type of coolant needed and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz trained service mechanics for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make fearless the exact coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce a call today!