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Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is continually 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 charming point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceedingly leading. Interestingly enough, this isn't the initial 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 real coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water additional, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being additional to the engine system. Give the advisors 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 automobile manufacturer, including Mercedes-Benz has developed its own coolant or requires a definite coolant that is uncommon to discrete years and models. There are innumerable colors of coolants to help distinguish each including green, yellow, red, purple blue, and orange. It is exciting to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be exciting 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 favorable rate.

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

Your Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a concerned percentage vary or your Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or poor fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Coolant Flush

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

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

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

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

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

What kind of coolant does Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 use?

There are ample 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 same thing. It's lanky to reference your Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 owner's manual for the distinct type of coolant needed and the distinct intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 trained service technicians for each information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make hopeful the correct coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call today!

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

Every make and model requires a slightly numerous level of coolant. To see the discernable fee crucial you should always check your Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 owner's manual. Give us a call or transport your vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

What color coolant does Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 use?

It's vital to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are commonly 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 commonly green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be satisfied to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you are using. When looking for the right coolant for your Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE 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 immediately.

How often should you change coolant in a Mercedes-Benz GLE 350?

Typically, you should have your Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your car can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your car 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 perfectly. It's accessible to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause critical wear and tear. When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 engine, it's better safe than sorry.

How long does Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 coolant last?

How typically 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 definitive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call at 8135438419 quickly 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.