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2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is typically 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 brisk point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely troublesome. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the troublesome ingredient in the popular 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 apt 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 specialists at Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield a call at 3145979489 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every car manufacturer, including Mercedes-Benz has developed its own coolant or requires a contrasting coolant that is unique to personal years and models. There are bountiful colors of coolants to help distinguish each including red, blue, purple green, yellow, and orange. It is troublesome to do your research if you plan to buy, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle. Many models will not be extraordinary even with "universal" coolants or antifreeze.

MB of Chesterfield offers a mixture of coolant flush coupons to help you save today. To shop any of our service specials click here. If you'd like to handle your coolant service yourself, you can still buy coolant or antifreeze from Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield directly at a decent price.

How long does 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 coolant last?

How generally 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 discrete information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 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.

2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 Coolant Flush

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

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

How much coolant does a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly contrasting level of coolant. To see the obvious amount fundamental you should always check your 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 owner's manual. Give us a call or bring your vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield and we'll resolution any questions you have on coolant levels.

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

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560?

Common symptoms that your 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 needs a coolant flush are:

  • Your temperature gauge will designate well above normal with the engine on for a few minutes.
  • Steam will come from the radiator or hood
  • Your check engine light may turn on
  • Coolant will constantly 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 distinguishable in the coolant
  • Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be stable to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
  • Your heater may stop working

What color coolant does 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 use?

It's comfortable to understand that color doesn't matter. While most Organic Acid Technology (OAT) coolants are consistently 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 consistently green, however, some manufacturers sell them in blue. At the end of the day, always be sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560, you need to always check your owner's manual. The easiest way to confirm you are using the right coolant is to send your 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 to Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield or give us a call at 3145979489. Schedule service online and use one of our innumerable coolant flush coupons to save today.

How often should you change coolant in a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560?

Typically, you should have your 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 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 transport your vehicle into Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield, we will check your fluid levels and diagnose it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted perfectly. It's crucial to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch all issues before they cause draconian damage. When it comes to your 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 engine, it's better safe than liable.

What kind of coolant does 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 use?

There are several 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 identical thing. It's active to reference your 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 owner's manual for the different type of coolant crucial and the different intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz S 560 licensed service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make hopeful the proper coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield a call today!

What happens if my 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 runs out of coolant?

Your 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a private percentage range or your 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 560 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.