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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is consistently 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 bitter point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is immensely intense. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the good 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 fair coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being added 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 distinctive coolant that is occasional to diversified years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish any including green, purple yellow, blue, red, and orange. It is difficult to do your research if you plan to purchase, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many 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 purchase coolant or antifreeze from Mercedes-Benz of Tampa directly at a terrific price.

What color coolant does Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van use?

It's adequate 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 convinced to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When considering for the right coolant for your 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 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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van?

Typically, you should have your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van coolant flush completed every 30,000 miles or every two years. There are some instances where your automobile can go without a flush for a longer period of time. When you bring your automobile 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 confident it's diluted correctly. It's important to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make confident you catch any issues before they cause hazardous damage. When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van engine, it's better safe than guilty.

What kind of coolant does Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van 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 startling to reference your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van owner's manual for the specific type of coolant mandatory 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 courageous the apt coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call today!

How long does Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van coolant last?

How consistently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are countless 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 discernible information on what intervals your coolant needs to be replaced, check your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Mercedes-Benz of Tampa a call at 8135438419 straightaway 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.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Coolant Flush

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

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

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

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the distinct amount rigid you should always check your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Tampa and we'll solution any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van?

Common symptoms that your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van needs a coolant flush are:

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

What happens if my Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van runs out of coolant?

Your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a prevalent percentage range or your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van 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.