2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Coolant

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2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is naturally 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 frigid point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is immensely necessary. Interestingly enough, this isn't the original 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 convenient coolant.

You can invest ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water added, or you can invest 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 Chesterfield a call at 3145979489 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service specialists handle your coolant flush.

Every vehicle manufacturer, including Mercedes-Benz has developed its own coolant or requires a definitive coolant that is curious to private years and models. There are copious colors of coolants to aid distinguish each including yellow, purple red, green, blue, and orange. It is necessary to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be compatible even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

MB of Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield directly at a miniature price.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550?

Common symptoms that your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 needs a coolant flush are:

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

What kind of coolant does 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 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 pick the same thing. It's exceptional to reference your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 owner's manual for the indisputable type of coolant fundamental and the singular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz S 550 professional service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make sure the reasonable coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield a call today!

What happens if my 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 runs out of coolant?

Your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a aware percentage assortment or your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant fully 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.

How often should you change coolant in a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550?

Typically, you should have your 2016 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 Chesterfield, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make courageous it's diluted correctly. It's marvelous to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make courageous you catch any issues before they cause unhealthy damage. When it comes to your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 engine, it's better safe than remorseful.

What color coolant does 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 use?

It's extraordinary to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are frequently 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 frequently green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be confident to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When buying for the right coolant for your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you're using the right coolant is to send your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 to Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield or give us a call at 3145979489. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

How long does 2016 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 copious 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 exact information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield a call at 3145979489 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.

How much coolant does a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly different level of coolant. To see the strong amount necessary you should always check your 2016 Mercedes-Benz S 550 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your car to Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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