Can you top up coolant without draining?
If you just top it off with the right coolant mix, you should be fine. The flush is there to flush out the impurities that build up in a “lifetime” of the coolant. If you are just leaking/burning coolant, then the impurities should still be at “normal” levels, and don’t need an extra flush.
What kind of coolant does a 2013 Mercedes c250 take?
Pentosin 1.5 Liter Blue Concentrate Coolant/Antifreeze.
What should I do when I need to top up my coolant?
Make sure the engine is cool — If you need to top up the coolant reservoir, make sure the engine is switched off and cool before opening the tank. Pressure in the system can cause severe burns if the coolant reservoir cap is removed when the engine is hot.
What happens if you fail to top off coolant?
Failure to top off the coolant could result in catastrophic damage to a vehicle. If you’re noticing that you have to keep refilling the coolant, it’s important to have a licensed mechanic inspect the cooling system to figure out why the coolant loss keeps occurring.
What happens if coolant reservoir cap is removed?
Pressure in the system can cause severe burns if the coolant reservoir cap is removed when the engine is hot. Mix the coolant with water (if using from concentrate) — Concentrated engine coolants will need to be mixed with water before use.
Where is the coolant on a Mercedes Benz?
Find the red lever under the panel on the driver’s side of your car. Pull this down until you hear a ‘pop’. This will loosen the bonnet and allow you to open it safely. Locate a small black container which has the coolant logo embossed on it.
How do you top up the coolant in a Mercedes Benz?
How to top up your coolant Find the red lever under the panel on the driver’s side of your car. Pull this down until you hear a ‘pop’. This will loosen the bonnet and allow you to open it safely.
What does owner’s manual say about top up coolant?
So a warning message has popped up on your screen, that reads something like this: “Top-up coolant: see owner’s manual for warning message”. Don’t panic, it is as simple as it sounds. It is just time to top up your coolant. Here, we run through a few top tips for topping up your Mercedes with the specially formulated Mercedes-Benz C-Class coolant.
What happens if you use the wrong kind of coolant?
If you use the wrong kind of coolant, with the wrong type of additives, then corrosion to engine components might be a problem. Unfortunately, it can take up to a year for this kind of corrosion to become obvious to the driver, and even then is generally misidentified by drivers as a radiator problem.
How to fill and vent the coolant system?
To fill and vent the system: the best way is to rent or borrow a coolant system pressure tester; this will allow you to fill, pressurize and vent the system all at one time. If you do not have a pressure tester you can still fill and vent the system, but it is important to get all of the air out of the system or the engine will run hot.