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Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is consistently a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are often half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to cut the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely meaningful. Interestingly enough, this isn't the earliest time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the principal ingredient in the traditional 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 nice 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 specialists 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 vehicle manufacturer, comprising Mercedes-Benz has developed its own coolant or requires a exact coolant that is unique to private years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, blue, green, yellow, purple and orange. It is natural to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Plentiful 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 straightaway. 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 excellent price.

What happens if my Mercedes-Benz SL 550 runs out of coolant?

Your Mercedes-Benz SL 550 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a clear percentage range or your Mercedes-Benz SL 550 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant specifically due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your whole engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Mercedes-Benz SL 550?

Common symptoms that your Mercedes-Benz SL 550 needs a coolant flush are:

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

How often should you change coolant in a Mercedes-Benz SL 550?

Typically, you should have your Mercedes-Benz SL 550 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 inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make confident it's diluted properly. It's meaningful to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make confident you catch any issues before they cause bizarre damage. When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz SL 550 engine, it's better protected than liable.

Mercedes-Benz SL 550 Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a Mercedes-Benz SL 550 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly exceptional level of coolant. To see the distinct fee critical you should always check your Mercedes-Benz SL 550 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce and we'll solution any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To prevent burns, make sure your vehicle engine is nice before checking your coolant level.

How long does Mercedes-Benz SL 550 coolant last?

How consistently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are frequent 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 definitive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Mercedes-Benz SL 550 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.

What color coolant does Mercedes-Benz SL 550 use?

It's extraordinary 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 fearless to determine the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When researching for the right coolant for your Mercedes-Benz SL 550, 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 SL 550 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.

What kind of coolant does Mercedes-Benz SL 550 use?

There are countless 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 same thing. It's imposing to reference your Mercedes-Benz SL 550 owner's manual for the assorted type of coolant necessary and the apparent intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz SL 550 skilled service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the small coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce a call today!