Where does the coolant leak from on a Mercedes Benz?
I couldn’t tell if it was leaking right from the plug, but at quick glance it appears to be leaking from somewhere above that point. Anyways, I’ll give an update tomorrow. After close inspection the leak appears to be originating from the back side of the coolant pump pulley.
What should I do if my coolant is leaking?
The coolant leak will need to have the cooling system pressure tested to see if a hose or component is leaking in the rear heater system. If you lose all the coolant, the engine will overheat and can cause engine damage. Have the coolant leak repaired as soon as possible.
Is there an antifreeze leak in my car?
Found out I now have an antifreeze leak after starting vehicle this morning. Coolant low indicator was on, and upon checking the resevior it was about half empty. There was also a noticable buildup of antifreeze on the ground below vehicle. Seems to be dripping from the coolant drain plug, so I’m hoping it just needs to be retightend.
What should I do if my Mercedes coolant is old?
In case the Mercedes coolant present is very old, it can be drained out and the cooling system should be filled with water. After this, the Mercedes should be driven around for a few miles, following which the Mercedes coolant can be drained again.
I couldn’t tell if it was leaking right from the plug, but at quick glance it appears to be leaking from somewhere above that point. Anyways, I’ll give an update tomorrow. After close inspection the leak appears to be originating from the back side of the coolant pump pulley.
The coolant leak will need to have the cooling system pressure tested to see if a hose or component is leaking in the rear heater system. If you lose all the coolant, the engine will overheat and can cause engine damage. Have the coolant leak repaired as soon as possible.
Where is the oil leak on a 272 / 273 Mercedes?
272/273 Engines: The most likely rear engine leaks include the oil separator and the cam plugs ( 30mm and 65mm ). The oil separator is held onto the back of bank 1 (passenger side) with either 4 torx bolts or 4 external torx bolts. Remove the oil separator, replace, and clean the oil residue from the engine.
Found out I now have an antifreeze leak after starting vehicle this morning. Coolant low indicator was on, and upon checking the resevior it was about half empty. There was also a noticable buildup of antifreeze on the ground below vehicle. Seems to be dripping from the coolant drain plug, so I’m hoping it just needs to be retightend.