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Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Coolant

Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is generally a liquid or gas substance used to regulate the temperature of your engine. Liquid coolants are generally half water and half ethylene glycol. Water is used to transfer heat while ethylene glycol is used to reduce the quick point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is extremely exceptional. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the leading 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 exceptional coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water extra, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being extra to the engine system. Give the veterans 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 automobile manufacturer, including Mercedes-Benz has developed its own coolant or requires a specific coolant that is remarkable to individual years and models. There are many colors of coolants to help distinguish all including blue, purple red, green, yellow, and orange. It is troublesome to do your research if you plan to pay cash for, 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 collection 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 big price.

How often should you change coolant in a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?

Typically, you should have your Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 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 analyze it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's important to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause alarming damage. When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 engine, it's improved safe than wrong.

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Coolant Flush

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

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

What color coolant does Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 use?

It's stern 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 fearless to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, 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 GLC 300 to Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield or give us a call at 3145979489. Schedule service online and use one of our several coolant flush coupons to save immediately.

What happens if my Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 runs out of coolant?

Your Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a actual percentage range or your Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 engine components can start to rust, break, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant exclusively 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 kind of coolant does Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 use?

There are countless 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 emotional to reference your Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 owner's manual for the specific type of coolant decisive and the discrete intervals in which you should have a coolant flush service completed. Or you can call one of our Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 trained service technicians for any information you need. We can also schedule you an appointment to make confident the pragmatic coolant is used. Give Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield a call today!

How much coolant does a Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 take or need?

Every make and model requires a slightly discrete level of coolant. To see the distinct amount decisive you should always check your Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 owner's manual. Give us a call or transport your vehicle to Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield and we'll answer any questions you have on coolant levels.

WARNING - To hinder burns, make courageous your vehicle engine is charming before checking your coolant level.

How do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Mercedes-Benz GLC 300?

Common symptoms that your Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 needs a coolant flush are:

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

How long does Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 coolant last?

How often 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 decisive information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield a call at 3145979489 straightaway 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.