What causes a Mercedes Benz to lose coolant?
I searched the board and most possible causes are head gaskets and coolant tank cap. I’ve replaced the head gasket about two years ago. My coolant is still tap water. Before the past month I only had to fill up the coolant every week or so. (1/2 L each time).
What kind of coolant do I need for my Mercedes?
You need somewhere between a 40/60 and a 50/50 mix of genuine Mercedes or Zerox-G-05 coolant to purified water. Do not use well or tap water. There is too much junk in this type of water, which can corrode or clog your system. Do not use other types of coolant that is not specified by MBZ.
Why do I have no coolant in my car?
Coolant loss can be internal or external, if you have no coolant coming out of the engine, then its making its way into the postons. check all of the rubber hoses… and make sure nothing is leaking to the outside, if there is no loss to the outside, you blew up a hadgasket again or you cracked your block. is there any oil in your coolant?
I searched the board and most possible causes are head gaskets and coolant tank cap. I’ve replaced the head gasket about two years ago. My coolant is still tap water. Before the past month I only had to fill up the coolant every week or so. (1/2 L each time).
What happens if you lose coolant on a sprinter?
If it’s just losing coolant, providing you keep an eye on it and it’s not excessive, it’s not a problem. But if it starts to run hot, possibly due to the cooling system pressurising due to cylinder gas leaking into the system then it could possibly start overheating.
Can you use generic coolant on a Mercedes Benz?
No, generic universal coolant antifreeze should never be used in a Mercedes-Benz engine. Coolants that do not specifically state the correlating Mercedes-Benz coolant quality specification (Example: MB 325.0) for your engine should never be used.
How often should I change my Mercedes Benz coolant?
One of the most frequent questions we get from our customers is how often should I change my coolant? To maximize corrosion protection and prolong engine life, flushing your Mercedes-Benz coolant antifreeze every 4 to 5 years or every 50,000 – 60,000 miles is recommended.
If it’s just losing coolant, providing you keep an eye on it and it’s not excessive, it’s not a problem. But if it starts to run hot, possibly due to the cooling system pressurising due to cylinder gas leaking into the system then it could possibly start overheating.
Why is my Mercedes Sprinter running so hot?
But if it starts to run hot, possibly due to the cooling system pressurising due to cylinder gas leaking into the system then it could possibly start overheating. Best way to check is to get it pressure tested by a garage and look at the head gasket line particularly at the back.
Why is my car running hot with no coolant?
If your engine is just running hot, it may be due to a plugged radiator or possibly a stuck thermostat. If your engine is just losing coolant it could be a leak in the water pump, radiator or hoses.