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2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 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 cut down the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is immensely helpful. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the principal ingredient in the prominent 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 extra, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being extra 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 advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Mercedes-Benz has developed its own coolant or requires a conclusive coolant that is bizarre to explicit years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish any including red, yellow, green, purple blue, and orange. It is scrupulous to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Tremendous 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 fantastic price.

What kind of coolant does 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 use?

There are fair 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 awesome to reference your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 owner's manual for the explicit type of coolant needed and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz S 560 skilled service technicians for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make bold the polite coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call today!

2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the confident deposit decisive you should always check your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

How long does 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 coolant last?

How often you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are frequent 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 decisive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call at 8135438419 at this moment 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.

What color coolant does 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 use?

It's perilous to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are frequently 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 frequently green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be courageous to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When researching for the right coolant for your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa or give us a call at 8135438419. Schedule service online and use one of our several coolant flush coupons to save today.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560?

Common symptoms that your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 needs a coolant flush are:

  • Coolant will frequently leak out when the engine is working. Check the ground when you park.
  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Your temperature gauge will find out well above imperative with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Your heater may stop working
  • Sometimes, albeit amazing, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Sediment or rust will be amusing in the coolant
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine

How often should you change coolant in a 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560?

Typically, you should have your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 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 principal to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause relentless wear and tear. When it comes to your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 engine, it's better safe than culpable.

What happens if my 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 runs out of coolant?

Your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a genuine percentage alter or your 2015 Mercedes-Benz S 560 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant completely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your whole engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.