2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Coolant

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2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is commonly a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are mostly half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to reduce the freezing point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is highly troublesome. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the basic ingredient in the classical 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 decent 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 veterans handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Mercedes-Benz has developed its own coolant or requires a definite coolant that is unique to various years and models. There are several colors of coolants to help distinguish each including purple green, red, yellow, blue, and orange. It is exacting to do your research if you plan to pay cash for, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be realistic even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

Mercedes-Benz of Tampa offers a range 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 awesome cost.

How much coolant does a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the careful amount crucial you should always check your 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van 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 hinder burns, make sure your vehicle engine is agreeable before checking your coolant level.

What kind of coolant does 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van use?

There are bountiful 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 alike thing. It's crucial to reference your 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van owner's manual for the confident type of coolant decisive and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van trained service mechanics for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make satisfied the terrific coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call today!

How long does 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van coolant last?

How naturally you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are many 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 alternative information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van 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 mechanics 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 Sprinter Van use?

It's gigantic 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 read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you are using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van, 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 Sprinter Van 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.

How often should you change coolant in a 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van?

Typically, you should have your 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van 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 observe it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make positive it's diluted correctly. It's mandatory to have this checked each 15,000 miles to make positive you catch any issues before they cause unhealthy damage. When it comes to your 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van engine, it's better safe than sorry.