Does Mercedes take regular coolant?
Mercedes-Benz has really only used two different types of coolants in their cars, SUVs and vans. A blue or pink violet color coolant. Up to the manufacture date of April 2014 most Mercedes-Benz engines used the blue MB 325.0 and MB 326.0 specification coolant.
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.
What happens when coolant is low on a Mercedes?
When the coolant level is low in your Mercedes you will experience a coolant level warning light that will appear on the dash (Instrument Cluster, Gauge Area). Before topping off your coolant you’re going to want your engine to be lukewarm or cold.
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.
When to remove coolant cap on Mercedes Benz?
Never remove the coolant expansion tank cap when the engine is hot. If the coolant expansion tank cap is removed while the engine is hot you will be exposed to hot coolant antifreeze that could burn you cause bodily injury. Always check to see what type of coolant is in your Mercedes when the engine has cooled or cold.)
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.
What are the part numbers for Mercedes coolant?
(Mercedes-Benz coolant part numbers A0009892825, Q1030005, BQ1030005). Mercedes coolant specification MB 325.6 is the premix specification and meets all the same specification and OE part number requirements as the MB 325.5 specification mentioned above.
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.
Never remove the coolant expansion tank cap when the engine is hot. If the coolant expansion tank cap is removed while the engine is hot you will be exposed to hot coolant antifreeze that could burn you cause bodily injury. Always check to see what type of coolant is in your Mercedes when the engine has cooled or cold.)