What should the temperature be in a Mercedes 107?
The thermostat in the 107 is designed to open at 80C, or about 175F. Your car should run at or slightly above this temperature, under most conditions. However, your engine is also designed to operate as high as 110C, or 230F for short periods. Under heavy operating conditions, don’t be surprised to see the temperature creep up.
What causes a Mercedes Benz car to overheat?
The radiator cap is designed to hold 1 bar (1 atmosphere at sea level, or 14.7 lbs per square inch). A failing radiator cap, or a leaking coolant overflow tank can cause coolant loss and overheating. Auxiliary water pump: Models after 1977 have this.
Why does my Mercedes engine keep going up and down?
In reality, your engine temperature is always going up and down, that’s why there’s a thermostat in the car; to help stabilize the temperature and keep it in the range where your engine operates best. Mercedes didn’t do that. Your temperature gauge shows what your engine temperature is really doing.
How can you tell if your car engine is over heating?
There are several over heating symptoms that will let you know if the engine is having a problem such as the temperature warning light coming on and noticing the temperature gauge is in the red or close to it. This condition may also be accompanied by a burning coolant smell or reduced engine power.
Can a Mercedes overheat in the middle of the road?
Mercedes-Benz is known for their luxury vehicles and tough engineering that can withstand serious tests. Unfortunately, even a Mercedes can overheat in the middle of a country road, leaving you stranded. Furthermore, if an overheated Mercedes is not treated right away, it could potentially cause further damage to your prized possession.
The thermostat in the 107 is designed to open at 80C, or about 175F. Your car should run at or slightly above this temperature, under most conditions. However, your engine is also designed to operate as high as 110C, or 230F for short periods. Under heavy operating conditions, don’t be surprised to see the temperature creep up.
Why does my Mercedes car keep running hot?
They’re designed that way, to keep your peace of mind. In reality, your engine temperature is always going up and down, that’s why there’s a thermostat in the car; to help stabilize the temperature and keep it in the range where your engine operates best. Mercedes didn’t do that.
What should the engine temp be when the engine is hot?
I think my engine temperature gauge is now at a different position when the engine is hot then where it had been for the last three years. I thought it used to hang out just below the gauge mid point (around 70 C). But now when hot it moves to 90 C.
What causes lack of acceleration in a Mercedes?
Symptoms include lack of acceleration when you press the gas pedal or vehicle trying to stall. The fuel pump is not providing the required fuel pressure to keep up with the engine demands. Mercedes may jerk during acceleration from a stop. Happen when you hit the gas pedal to the floor.
They’re designed that way, to keep your peace of mind. In reality, your engine temperature is always going up and down, that’s why there’s a thermostat in the car; to help stabilize the temperature and keep it in the range where your engine operates best. Mercedes didn’t do that.
What should my fuel pressure reading be on my Mercedes?
Set you digital multimeter to 20-volt setting and connect it to the two main (black and red) lines going into the fuel pump. Turn the key to position II and look at the reading. You should get around 11-13 volt reading. Note that when you turn on the ignition, the fuel pump gets voltage for about 5 seconds to prime the system.
What’s the normal temperature of a Mercedes SL500?
Could any SL500 owners just chip in with a 2nd opinion on the normality of this. My car is the same but even in average not really hot weather in traffic/stop start driving temp always does go up to about 100 degrees, no more, but will sit at about 85 degrees normally.
What’s the normal operating temperature of a Mercedes?
Having now driven My ’05 SL-600 thru the summer, I can say that the Temp Gauge in My car has NEVER been above 95C It runs at 90C all of the time! The ONLY time I have seen it move above 90C was when We got stuck in Boston traffic in August!!! 45min to go less than a mile!!!!
How often should I change the coolant in my Mercedes?
The M113 and M112 engines are designed to run at hotter temperatures as they are lean burn engines. Around town and under duress the norm is 100 deg C, on the highway at moderate temps and speeds temp should be 85 deg C:thumbsup: So no panic. Just ensure your coolant is changed every 3 years and only with Mercedes coolant.