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2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is mostly a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are ordinarily half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to discount the cold point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely cooperative. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the major ingredient in the favored 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 suitable coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water increased, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being increased 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 experts handle your coolant flush.

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

Mercedes-Benz of Tampa offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To pay cash for 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 contractual value.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560?

Common symptoms that your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 needs a coolant flush are:

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

2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the clear amount necessary you should always check your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa and we'll solution any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To stop burns, make bold your vehicle engine is pleasant before checking your coolant level.

What color coolant does 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 use?

It's imposing 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 select the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2016 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560?

Typically, you should have your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 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 transport your vehicle into Mercedes-Benz of Tampa, we will check your fluid levels and analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make satisfied it's diluted accurately. It's bizarre to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make satisfied you catch any issues before they cause precarious damage. When it comes to your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 engine, it's better safe than touched.

What kind of coolant does 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 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 indicate the same thing. It's mandatory to reference your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 owner's manual for the definitive type of coolant mandatory and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz S 560 trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the correct coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call today!

How long does 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 coolant last?

How constantly 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 confident information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 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.

What happens if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 runs out of coolant?

Your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a confident percentage alter or your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 560 engine parts can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant exclusively 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.