What happens if you run out of coolant in a 2005 C230?
If you ignore a small coolant leak long enough, you will run out of coolant, which leads to an overheated engine and other serious, but highly avoidable, problems. In many 2005 C230s, an anti-freeze leak can cause the temp sensor to record high engine temperatures.
Where is coolant reservoir on 2005 C230 Kompressor?
The video above shows you where the coolant reservoir, hoses and connections on your 2005 C230 Kompressor are located and the steps needed to fix minor leaks. A few things to note about coolant is that it is sweet tasting and highly toxic, so it can end up in the dog’s stomach pretty quickly.
What should you do when your car is losing coolant but no leak?
Generally, there should be a leak somewhat if the vehicle is losing a high amount of antifreeze. However, a car could be losing coolant but no leak. What should you do when coolant disappearing from reservoir without leaving any trace?
Where did the coolant leak in my Mercedes Benz?
A pinhole in the power steering hose down by the steering box (On the right side of the car and next to the exhaust manifold) finally emptied the power stering reservoir and she lost her power steering as she turned in the driveway of her destination… no obvious damage but her confidence in the car is slipping!
Where is the coolant in the radiator when there is no leak?
There’s a COLD/MIN label on the tank indicating the ideal antifreeze level when the engine is cold. The coolant in the radiator should be just below the filler neck. When you are losing coolant but no leak is visible, several parts could be the guilty party.
Generally, there should be a leak somewhat if the vehicle is losing a high amount of antifreeze. However, a car could be losing coolant but no leak. What should you do when coolant disappearing from reservoir without leaving any trace?
A pinhole in the power steering hose down by the steering box (On the right side of the car and next to the exhaust manifold) finally emptied the power stering reservoir and she lost her power steering as she turned in the driveway of her destination… no obvious damage but her confidence in the car is slipping!
How to check for a mystery coolant leak?
Mystery Coolant Leak 1 Get a radiator pressure tester and check that the system will hold pressure. Get some soapy water and brush on all… 2 Do a cylinder compression test. 3 Use 50/50 mix of MB fluid, sounds like you have mostly water in sys. that would drastically effect the boiling point… More