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2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is regularly 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 chilly point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is exceedingly meaningful. Interestingly enough, this isn't the earliest time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the leading 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 central coolant.

You can pay cash for ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water increased, or you can pay cash for 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 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 explicit coolant that is unique to explicit years and models. There are countless colors of coolants to aid distinguish every including red, blue, yellow, green, purple and orange. It is laborious to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Several models will not be important 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 purchase coolant or antifreeze from Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield directly at a nice estimate.

2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Coolant Flush

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

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

How long does 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 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 definite information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2017 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 mechanics 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the exact amount essential you should always check your 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

What kind of coolant does 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 use?

There are acceptable 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 serious to reference your 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 owner's manual for the different type of coolant needed and the particular intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz S 550 trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make bold the miniature coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield a call today!

What color coolant does 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 use?

It's meaningful to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are constantly 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 constantly green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to learn the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2017 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 to Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield or give us a call at 3145979489. Schedule service online and use one of our countless coolant flush coupons to save today.

How often should you change coolant in a 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550?

Typically, you should have your 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 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 bring your vehicle into Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield, we will check your fluid levels and scan it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make fearless it's diluted correctly. It's curious to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make fearless you catch any issues before they cause strict damage. When it comes to your 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 engine, it's better steady than culpable.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550?

Common symptoms that your 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 needs a coolant flush are:

  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Sometimes, albeit implausible, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Your temperature gauge will read well above innate with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Your heater may stop working
  • Coolant will typically 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 discernable in the coolant

What happens if my 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 runs out of coolant?

Your 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a courageous percentage assortment or your 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant entirely due to a leak or miniature fluid levels, your entire engine system can be compromised from the gaskets to the pistons or even the engine block itself.