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2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is naturally a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are usually half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to lower the chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extraordinarily laborious. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the main ingredient in the famous term "antifreeze". Keep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system. They need to be combined to create the handy coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added to the engine system. Give the experts at Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call at 8135438419 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service consultants handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Mercedes-Benz has developed its own coolant or requires a clear coolant that is curious to diversified years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to help distinguish each including yellow, blue, red, purple green, and orange. It is mandatory to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Plentiful models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Mercedes-Benz of Tampa offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save straightaway. To shop all of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still purchase coolant or antifreeze from Mercedes-Benz of Tampa directly at a marvelous price.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550?

Common symptoms that your 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 needs a coolant flush are:

  • Sediment or rust will be distinct in the coolant
  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
  • Your heater may stop working
  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Coolant will commonly leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.
  • Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be strong to smell an different burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Your temperature gauge will read well above commonplace with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood

What happens if my 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 runs out of coolant?

Your 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a certain percentage vary or your 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or low fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

What color coolant does 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 use?

It's intense to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are usually orange, yellow, red or purple, Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) coolants are orange and yellow. There's quite a bit of overlap. Then you have Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) coolants that are usually green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be bold to find out the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa or give us a call at 8135438419. Schedule service online and use one of our bountiful coolant flush coupons to save immediately.

2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Coolant Flush

A coolant flush or cooling system service consists of three basic services.

  • Adding a cleaner compound to get rid of corrosion, sediment, particles,and rust
  • Refilling the system with the suitable coolant and carefully measuring the dilution percentage
  • Flushing the entire system thoroughly

What kind of coolant does 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 use?

There are countless types and colors of coolant from inorganic to organic to hybrid. To make things even more confusing, the color of the coolant doesn't always mean the equal thing. It's meaningful to reference your 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 owner's manual for the clear type of coolant crucial and the personal intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz S 550 skilled service technicians for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make convinced the polite coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call today!

How long does 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are plentiful types of coolants. Interestingly enough, up until the mid-1990s there was basically only a single type of coolant. It was a green formula coolant that contained corrosion inhibitors that only lasted between 24,000 - 36,000 miles or between two to three years. This type of coolant is not recommended for newer vehicles which come equipped with a longer-lasting coolant.

Newer coolants use an Organic Acid Technology (OAT) and last up to twice as long as older coolant. In some cases these long-life coolants can last over 5 years or 100,000 miles.

For confident information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call at 8135438419 today and ask one of our factory-trained technicians or advisers. You can also book an appointment online and we'll take care of your coolant service for you.

How often should you change coolant in a 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550?

Typically, you should have your 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 coolant flush completed each 30,000 miles or each two years. There are some instances where your vehicle can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your vehicle into Mercedes-Benz of Tampa, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's different to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause perilous damage. When it comes to your 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 engine, it's better safe than sorry.

How much coolant does a 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly disparate level of coolant. To see the able sum mandatory you should always check your 2013 Mercedes-Benz S 550 owner's manual. Give us a call or deliver your car to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To impede burns, make fearless your vehicle engine is charming before checking your coolant level.