Is it safe to use Mercedes Benz coolant?
Coolants that do not specifically state the correlating Mercedes-Benz coolant quality specification (Example: MB 325.0) for your engine should never be used. These coolants typically are either missing or may contain additives that could have a negative reaction to the engines cooling system.
How often does Mercedes Benz coolant evaporate?
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. It is possible to have some evaporation of the coolant from the cooling system. This might happen around every 30,000 – 40,000 miles.
What to do if your coolant keeps running out?
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What causes coolant to escape from the radiator?
A defective radiator cap gasket will allow coolant to escape in the form of steam. The steam disperses inside the engine compartment. With high engine temperatures, the steam evaporates or moisture collects on the engine compartment firewall and fender wells.
Why does my car coolant keep running out?
Hopefully, your car coolant is going where it should be: through your engine! The purpose of your engine’s cooling system is to, well, keep your engine cool. So, hopefully your coolant is taking its job seriously. If your car coolant is headed somewhere else, then you’ve got a problem.
Where does the coolant go when the engine cools?
Just keep your hands away, because that coolant will be very hot! Modern cars have an overflow reservoir that holds some extra coolant. The system is designed so that if any coolant pushes past the radiator cap, it goes into the reservoir. Then when the engine cools, some coolant in the reservoir goes back into the engine.
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.
Can a hot coolant leak cause a burn?
You must be careful when checking fluid levels, though. If the engine is not completely cool before you remove the radiator cap, you may suffer a serious burn from escaping steam or hot coolant. Therefore, you should never open the radiator cap or the coolant reservoir when your car’s engine is hot.