Which is the best coolant for a Mercedes?
A great rule of thumb, though, is that if you have an older model Mercedes, with a copper core radiator, then the traditional green or yellow coolant is going to be your best choice. If you have a newer plastic expansion tank, with an aluminium core, then you should go for the blue coolant.
What do the warning lights on my Mercedes mean?
Or, if you have RAC Breakdown Cover, call for recovery. This warning light indicates that there’s a problem with the power steering. For electric powered systems, this problem could be as simple to fix as rebooting a computer. Find a safe place to stop and try turning the car off and back on again after 30 seconds.
What does the yellow warning light on the radiator mean?
Coolant fluid absorbs the heat from your engine and disperses it through the radiator to prevent your engine from overheating. This yellow warning light will come on when coolant levels are running low, to remind you to top them up. Can I still drive with my coolant level light on?
When does the ESP light turn on in a Mercedes?
To check, try stopping and restarting the engine. If the light remains on after restarting get it checked at a garage as the ESP system is an important safety feature. If you have a diesel Mercedes, this light will turn on when the engine is warming up.
Why is my Mercedes Benz coolant light still on?
I was sceptical of this when my coolant light would,nt extinguish, so regardless what i was told i replaced the coolant switch, the light was still on, took the the previously given advice washer bottle switch replaced, and low and behold coolant light out. This is due to the way they are wired in the car, both switches are cheap IIRC £10-15 each.
What’s the normal coolant level in a Mercedes?
I have checked the radiator on a number of occasions and the level looks fine (i.e. full). At first I thought it was when the engine was increasing in temperature (getting up towards 95C), however over the last couple of weeks it’s started happening nearer to the usual 85C running temperature.
Why does my radiator have a low warning light?
Over recent months I’ve been getting the coolant level low warning light coming on intermittently. I have checked the radiator on a number of occasions and the level looks fine (i.e. full).
Is there an error message on my Mercedes Benz?
The error message does apply to every single Mercedes-Benz vehicle with diesel or petrol engine (except Electric Vehicles in short EV), so if you have mercedes benz in your garage sooner or later, this message will pop out on the car’s dashboard. Choosing the right coolant is a minefield.