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Mercedes-Benz S 550 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is continuously 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 cold point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceedingly necessary. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the fundamental ingredient in the well-known 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 ready for use coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water other, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being other 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 singular coolant that is unique to distinct years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish each including purple green, blue, red, yellow, and orange. It is hard to do your research if you plan to pay cash for, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Innumerable models will not be compatible 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 pay cash for coolant or antifreeze from Mercedes-Benz of Tampa directly at a awesome price.

Mercedes-Benz S 550 Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a Mercedes-Benz S 550 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly accurate level of coolant. To see the correct deposit difficult you should always check your Mercedes-Benz S 550 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa and we'll resolution any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To prevent burns, make satisfied your vehicle engine is congenial before checking your coolant level.

How long does Mercedes-Benz S 550 coolant last?

How generally 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 Mercedes-Benz S 550 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call at 8135438419 hastily 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 Mercedes-Benz S 550?

Typically, you should have your Mercedes-Benz S 550 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 audit it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make positive it's diluted correctly. It's elated to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make positive you catch any issues before they cause draconian wear and tear. When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz S 550 engine, it's astonishing protected than sorry.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Mercedes-Benz S 550?

Common symptoms that your Mercedes-Benz S 550 needs a coolant flush are:

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

What happens if my Mercedes-Benz S 550 runs out of coolant?

Your Mercedes-Benz S 550 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a handy percentage vary or your Mercedes-Benz S 550 engine components can start to rust, wear and tear, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant solely 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.

What color coolant does Mercedes-Benz S 550 use?

It's extraordinary to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are ordinarily 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 ordinarily green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be positive to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When researching for the right coolant for your Mercedes-Benz S 550, 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 S 550 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.

What kind of coolant does Mercedes-Benz S 550 use?

There are numerous 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 advocate the same thing. It's commonplace to reference your Mercedes-Benz S 550 owner's manual for the specific type of coolant needed and the personal intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz S 550 active service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the correct coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call today!