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2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is typically 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 exceptionally vital. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the preeminent ingredient in the accepted 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 correct coolant.

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

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

Mercedes-Benz of Tampa offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. 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 fearless price.

How much coolant does a 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly diverse level of coolant. To see the definitive amount paramount you should always check your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa and we'll answer all questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To avoid burns, make confident your vehicle engine is nice before checking your coolant level.

What happens if my 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 runs out of coolant?

Your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a genuine percentage range or your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant completely 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.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350?

Common symptoms that your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 needs a coolant flush are:

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

How long does 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are bountiful 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 divergent information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 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 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350?

Typically, you should have your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every 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 positive it's diluted properly. It's big to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make positive you catch each issues before they cause hazardous damage. When it comes to your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 engine, it's better reliable than apologetic.

2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 Coolant Flush

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

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

What kind of coolant does 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 use?

There are many 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 imply the same thing. It's various to reference your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 owner's manual for the explicit type of coolant crucial and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 skilled service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make positive the correct coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call today!

What color coolant does 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 use?

It's critical 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 sure to determine the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When watching for the right coolant for your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa or give us a call at 8135438419. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.