What Kind Of Coolant Does Mercedes Use?

What Are Antifreeze & Coolant? – Every diesel and gasoline-powered engine contains a constant series of small explosions while running. The fuel igniting in the cylinders creates the power that drives the car and sends us on our way, but as you might imagine, those explosions make things hot.

• Those explosions can weaken and warp the metal around it if left long enough, effectively destroying the engine components.
• Coolant and cooling systems prevent that, so your engine can last as long as it’s taken care of.
• Circulating through the radiator of your Mercedes-Benz or Mercedes-AMG is a mixture of distilled water and antifreeze.

The terms coolant and antifreeze aren’t as interchangeable as some believe, but their use in a given situation will usually get the point across. In official Mercedes terms, coolant is the blend of antifreeze and water needed to keep engines at their optimal operating temperature in all weather conditions. Low engine coolant or a leaky system can be detrimental to your engine’s health, especially turbocharged engines. Turbochargers, and other forms of forced induction, create far more heat than a normally aspirated one, making a case for a properly-functioning cooling system that much more important.
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Does Mercedes-Benz take special coolant?

Mercedes-Benz Coolant – Coolant, as it relates to vehicles, is constantly 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 highly difficult.
• Interestingly enough, this isn’t the first time you’ve heard of ethylene glycol as it is the primary ingredient in the prominent term “antifreeze”.
• Eep in mind, you never want to pour antifreeze or water by themselves into your engine system.
• They need to be combined to create the normal 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 Fort Pierce a call at 7725772694 or schedule service online and let one of our mechanics and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

Every car manufacturer, including Mercedes-Benz has developed its own coolant or requires a discernible coolant that is unique to explicit years and models. There are many colors of coolants to aid distinguish each including yellow, red, purple blue, green, and orange. It is hard to do your research if you plan to pay cash for, flush, or replace the coolant in your vehicle.

Several models will not be compatible even with “universal” coolants or antifreeze. Mercedes-Benz of Fort Pierce offers a variety of coolant flush coupons to help you save now. 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 Fort Pierce directly at a critical price.
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What color is Mercedes coolant?

Mercedes Benz Engine Coolant / Antifreeze (1-Gallon) ( BLUE Color ) 100% Undiluted.
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Can I use Prestone coolant in my Mercedes?

Is it suitable for classic cars/ cars made before 2001? –

Yes. Prestone is an OAT coolant/antifreeze but also contains anti-corrosion ingredients to protect your cooling system. It can be used in all cars effectively, offering the same levels of protection, and without any damage. We offer a guarantee that Prestone is suitable for all cars and engine materials. It’s also suitable for all light duty passenger vehicles.

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What color is Hoat antifreeze?

The Colors of Coolant

TYPE	INHIBITOR TECHNOLOGY	COLOR
OAT (Organic Acid Technology)	Organic Acids	ORANGE
HOAT (Hybrid OAT)	Silicates & Organic Acids	YELLOW
HOAT (Hybrid OAT, Phosphate-free)	NAP Free	TURQUOISE
P-HOAT (Phosphated HOAT)	Phosphates & Organic Acids	PINK

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What happens if you use the wrong coolant?

What happens if the wrong coolant or mixture is used? – Mixing different engine coolants or using the wrong coolant can impair the performance of the special additive packages; this can result in increased corrosion to the radiator. The protective layers in the cooling system gradually become thinner and more porous and the engine coolant needs to be changed at more frequent intervals.
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Is Prestone coolant A Hoat?

P/N: AF3000 & AF3100 – Prime antifreeze+coolant (concentrate) is for all vehicles; all makes, models, years & fluid colors. The extended life formula is safe for use with all types of metals & rubbers; including aluminum. Prestone Prime will guard against temperature extremes and the effects of rust, corrosion and premature water pump failure. Why Prestone ® Antifreeze+Coolant Antifreeze+Coolant Advanced Protection Our advanced technology, backed by a Longer Engine Life Guarantee 10-year/300,000-mile formula, protects the cooling system from buildup and corrosion, providing maximum value for your vehicle. Protect Your Family The inconvenience of a vehicle breaking down is bad enough, even worse if your kids are in the car. Prestone ® Antifreeze+Coolant protects you from these experiences by preventing engine part failure. Protect Your Investment Our innovative technology prevents rust and corrosion, keeping your car running optimally and helping you avoid costly engine repairs down the road. Superior Protection Tap a number to learn more. 2 1 3 4 Previous Next Cooling System Hoses Buildup in the cooling hoses can cause major problems such as slowing coolant flow, reducing cooling and even clogs in the system from loose corrosion. Prestone ® Antifreeze+Coolant prevents this corrosion and buildup, which keeps fluid flowing appropriately and heat transfer optimal throughout the system.

Ordinary Coolant BUILDUP & GUNK 80,000 mi Water Pump The water pump keeps fluid circulating through the critical parts of your engine. Prestone ® Antifreeze+Coolant keeps the water pump looking like new after extreme testing and protects the parts to avoid costly repairs and vehicle downtime. ASTM water pump – 300-hr.

High-Stress Test * Ordinary Coolant CORROSION & PITTING Radiator Buildup in the radiator greatly reduces the ability for the system to cool. Just 1/16 of an inch of buildup can reduce this capability by roughly 40%. Prestone ® Antifreeze+Coolant prevents corrosion and keeps your radiator performing optimally.

Ordinary Coolant BUILDUP & CLOGGING 80,000 mi Engine Block Cooling Channels Buildup in the engine block cooling channels can make it difficult for coolant to travel. This can cause excessive heat, resulting in oil becoming too hot and thin and potentially damaging the whole system. Prestone ® Antifreeze+Coolant prevents this buildup in the channel, avoiding this damage.

Ordinary Coolant BUILDUP & CLOGGING 80,000 mi Cooling System Hoses Buildup in the cooling hoses can cause major problems such as slowing coolant flow, reducing cooling and even clogs in the system from loose corrosion. Prestone ® Antifreeze+Coolant prevents this corrosion and buildup, which keeps fluid flowing appropriately and heat transfer optimal throughout the system.

Ordinary Coolant BUILDUP & GUNK 80,000 mi Water Pump The water pump keeps fluid circulating through the critical parts of your engine. Prestone ® Antifreeze+Coolant keeps the water pump looking like new after extreme testing and protects the parts to avoid costly repairs and vehicle downtime. ASTM water pump – 300-hr.

High-Stress Test * Ordinary Coolant CORROSION & PITTING
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Is it okay to use universal coolant?

For nearly a decade, vehicle manufacturers have been introducing and using a variety of extended life coolants. The only thing these coolants have in common is they all seem to differ in formulation and color. There are orange coolants, green coolants, blue coolants, red coolants, yellow coolants, even pink ones.

1. The proliferation of different coolant types has created a great deal of chemical confusion with motorists and technicians about what type of antifreeze should be used to top off or refill late model cooling systems.
2. We’re not going to summarize the whole laundry list of OEM coolants and colors here except to say each vehicle manufacturer has its own unique coolant specifications based on corrosion protection requirements, service life and chemical compatibility.

These requirements are usually spelled out in the vehicle owner’s manual, and/or a decal or label on the coolant reservoir. It’s important to always use the coolant chemistry recommended in the vehicle owner’s manual. For example, Ford and Chrysler specify hybrid OAT-only coolants.

1. You can’t simply go by the color of the dye in the coolant because two coolants with similar colors may have different chemistry, and two coolants with different colors may have similar chemistry.
2. What’s more, colors can change if somebody tops off the system with a different coolant.
3. The more we get into the specifics of each type of coolant, the more confusing the whole discussion becomes – so we’re only going to tell you what’s really worth knowing with respect to the different types of antifreeze.

There are essentially three basic types of coolants:

Traditional North American “green” antifreeze, the original formula that everybody used until the introduction of today’s extended-life coolants. The fast-acting silicate and phosphate corrosion inhibitors provide quick protection for bare iron and aluminum surfaces, and have a proven track-record of providing trouble-free service in virtually any vehicle application (domestic, Asian or European), assuming the chemistry is correct. For example, OAT coolants should not be used in a vehicle that specifies the use of a hybrid OAT coolant.

But the short-lived nature of the corrosion inhibitors means this type of coolant should be changed every two to three years or 30,000 miles (though some products now claim a service interval of up to 50,000 miles with improved chemistry). OAT-based extended life coolants.

OAT stands for Organic Acid Technology, and includes such ingredients as sebacate, 2-ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) and other organic acids, but no silicates or phosphates (except in the case of Toyota’s pink extended life coolant which adds a dose of phosphate to its extended life OAT-based antifreeze).

OAT-based coolants are usually (but not always) dyed a different color to distinguish them from traditional North American green antifreeze. GM’s OAT-based Dex-Cool is orange. Volkswagen/Audi uses a similar product that is dyed pink. But Honda has an extended life OAT coolant that is dyed dark green and does not contain 2-EHA.

• The corrosion inhibitors in OAT coolants are slower acting but much longer-lived than those in traditional North American green coolants.
• Consequently, OAT coolants typically have a recommended service life of five years or 150,000 miles.
• OAT corrosion inhibitors provide excellent long term protection for aluminum and cast iron, but may not the best choice for older cooling systems that have copper/brass radiators and heater cores.

It depends on the formula. Hybrid OAT coolants, also known as G-05. This formulation also uses organic acids, but not 2-EHA (different organic acids are used). Hybrid OAT coolants add some silicate to provide quick-acting protection for aluminum surfaces.

• Silicate also helps repair surface erosion caused by cavitation in the water pump.
• Hybrid OAT coolants are currently used by many European vehicle manufacturers as well as Ford and Chrysler.
• STILL CONFUSED? Okay, so there are a bunch of different coolants in today’s vehicles.
• The question is which type of coolant should you recommend to top off or refill a customer’s vehicle? The safe answer is the type specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

But practically speaking, parts stores can’t stock different coolants for each different make of vehicle. Shelf space is already over-crowded with a proliferation of chemicals and lubricants, so there’s no room to expand the line of coolants. One thing the aftermarket has always been good at is consolidation, and today’s coolants leave plenty of room for that.

1. Recently, many antifreeze supplies have introduced “universal” or “global” one-size-fits-all coolants that are claimed to be compatible with any new vehicle cooling system as well as older vehicles.
2. The basic idea behind universal coolants is to eliminate all the confusion about colors and chemistry and have one basic product that works in any vehicle regardless of year, make or model.

What could be simpler? Not all antifreeze suppliers buy into this marketing philosophy, so you’ll still see the three basic types of coolant being marketed: traditional green for older vehicles and budget-conscious motorists who want the least expensive product on the shelf, an extended life product that is compatible with Dex-Cool and other OAT-based coolants, and a hybrid OAT for late model Ford, Chrysler and European vehicles that specify G-05 coolant.

But for those who offer a universal “all makes and all models” kind of product, the advantages are obvious: one or two SKUs to provide full coverage (full strength antifreeze or 50/50 mix), less floor space needed to stock the product, fewer price points, and most importantly, no confusion over which product to use in which application.

Makers of universal coolants say their products are formulated to be compatible with all cooling systems (foreign or domestic) and all coolant types (traditional green, OAT and OAT-hybrid with silicate). The new universal coolants use unique OAT-based corrosion packages with proprietary organic acids (such as carboxylate) to provide broad spectrum protection.

When a universal coolant is used to top off a cooling system that already contains an extended life OAT or hybrid coolant, the service life is unaffected. It remains five years or 150,000 miles. If a universal coolant is added to an older vehicle that has traditional green antifreeze in the cooling system, the service intervals are also the same as before: two to three years or 30,000 to 50,000 miles.

If a cooling system is being refilled with a universal coolant, the cooling system should be flushed to remove all traces of the old coolant. This is necessary to remove contaminants and to maximize the service life of the new coolant. If only the radiator is drained, up to a third of the old coolant can remain in the block.

If the old coolant is traditional green coolant, the new universal coolant will be diluted and won’t be able to extend protection much beyond that of the original coolant. One very important point to keep in mind here is universal coolants and extended life coolants are not lifetime coolants. The corrosion inhibitors in all types of coolant eventually wear out and must be replenished by changing the coolant.

Leave the old coolant in too long and the cooling system will experience corrosion problems.
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Is Prestone Dex cool OAT or Hoat?

Dex-Cool® is an OAT, an ethylene glycol based antifreeze that is nitrite-, borate-, phosphate-, nitrate-, amine-, and silicate-free with the same metal wear protection as an IAT antifreeze. Dex-Cool® is trademarked by GM.
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Is orange coolant A Hoat?

Download the GoMechanic App Now! – With Hybrid Organic Acid Technology coolants, you can go an extended period of time without a complete coolant change. Just like OAT coolants, you can use HOAT for 5 years or more. However, if you are looking to buy HOAT coolant make it a point to read the label. Don’t glance at the colour and decide that it is the one for you. We can further classify HOAT as follows-

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  What happens if you mix OAT and Hoat?

  Hybrid organic acid technology (HOAT) is not compatible with OAT or NOAT coolants. Also, if a system was running a NOAT and someone added OAT, the nitrite level would be diluted and possibly compromise cavitation protection, explained Mike Tourville, marketing director for Evans Cooling.
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  Will car run better after coolant change?

  Benefits of a Coolant Flush – Albuquerque Mechanic The radiator on your car plays an important role throughout the year. It helps keep the engine cool while you’re driving or even when the car is idling, and it also prevents the engine from freezing up during winter when your car is sitting parked.

  • Over time, however, this car part can dirty: the antifreeze or combination of water and antifreeze inside it may become contaminated with impurities that make keeping the engine cool and running difficult.
  • It’s when this happens that you need to consider visiting a mechanic shop in Albuquerque for a coolant flush.

  Benefits of coolant flushes in Albuquerque Driving habits, the type of antifreeze you use, and extreme outside temperatures will help determine how often your radiator needs to be flushed. During a coolant flush, old antifreeze is pushed out, along with any contaminants that may harm your radiator or your engine.

  1. This simple maintenance step can greatly improve the life of your car and offers many benefits.
  2. Removal of rust Scale deposits and rust can build up in your radiator over time.
  3. Coolant flushes in Albuquerque help remove these deposits as the old antifreeze and water are pushed out.
  4. By getting rid of the scale deposits and rust inside the radiator, you reduce the chances of radiator damage and engine overheating.

  Protect against rust Once the rust is gone, along with the old antifreeze, you don’t want it coming back. New antifreeze will be introduced into the system, which will contain additives that help prevent rust from forming on the inside of the radiator again.

  1. Coolant system inspection A coolant flush often involves more than just flushing out old antifreeze.
  2. While your car is in the mechanic shop in Albuquerque, your mechanic will also look for leaks in the radiator system that could lead to further radiator or engine damage.
  3. Pump lubrication As your auto mechanic in Albuquerque introduces new coolant to the radiator system, the water pump is lubricated by the additives in the antifreeze.

  This helps keep the water pump running longer and better. Get rid of contaminants One of the most beneficial reasons behind a coolant flush is the removal of old contaminants that may be present in the car’s existing coolant. These contaminants are dangerous to the car’s system, as they cause the coolant to lose its anti-corrosive properties.
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  What happens if I put too much coolant in the reservoir will it go to the radiator?

  What Happens if you Overfill Coolant? Coolant keeps your car running smoothly by preventing it from overheating. Engines that get too hot can lock up and cause severe engine damage. In worst case scenarios, locked up engines may require an engine replacement.

  If you’ve ever filled up your antifreeze reservoir, you may be wondering what happens if you overfill coolant. The coolant tank, also known as an anti-freeze tank, is a reservoir designed to accommodate the natural expansion and contraction of coolant. Coolant expands as it heats and contracts when it cools.

  The extra space prevents damage to your engine and hoses. Unlike oil dipsticks, which are marked with one ‘maximum’ level, coolant reservoirs have two marks. The marks are used to gauge the level of coolant in the vehicle when the engine is at different temperatures.

  1. The lower of the two marks used when the engine is cold, while the other mark is used when the engine is hot.
  2. Your vehicle’s cooling system is designed to accommodate a small amount of extra coolant.
  3. Most of the time, excess coolant is expelled from an overflow hose.
  4. You’ll likely see a puddle of coolant beneath your car if this has happened.

  In worst case scenarios, overfilling your antifreeze tank can lead to electrical damage if overflow comes into contact with engine wiring.
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  Can you use water as coolant?

  Can you use water as coolant? | Jerry I’m in the middle of nowhere on a road trip and my car is overheating. Help! Can you use water as coolant or am I out of luck? Oh no! In an emergency situation, yes, you can use water in your radiator instead of coolant,

  If you have water in your car, go ahead and use it in your radiator. Pull over and wait for the engine to cool down before removing the radiator cap and topping up. If you are driving in a very hot area, the water may heat up very quickly. You may need to pull over occasionally and turn the car off to allow everything to cool down.

  In a very cold area, you should not use water because it could immediately freeze. The good news is that water can help cool down your radiator long enough to get you to a repair shop or auto supply shop. But this is an fix, not a long-term solution. Water will eventually rust your cooling system, and it could even expand in heat and crack the engine block.

  This is especially true if you are driving in a very hot area. As soon as you can, make your way to a supply shop to purchase some coolant or antifreeze. Do not continue the rest of your trip with just water in the radiator! You could if you do. is a great way to have peace of mind when you’re adventuring on the road.

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  Can you use any brand of coolant in your car?

  Can I put any type of coolant in my car? | kambio 18 Sep 2015 Years ago, when full service gas stations were common place, the attendant had only one option for topping up coolant in your car, it was green. Today we have multiple choices of coolant, each which their own specific concoction to improve the cooling system of your car.

  In order to answer the question, let’s discus coolant and how it works. Coolant in its base form is Ethylene Glycol. Now most people will be surprised to hear that coolant plays almost no role in the actual cooling of your engine. Engine cooling is done by the 50/50 mixture of distilled water in the radiator.

  The Job of the coolant is simply to inhibit rust and lower the freezing temperature of the water. The need for different types of coolant came about when manufacturers started using more exotic metals for their engine blocks, heads and gaskets. Some metals require more rust inhibitors than others, while some require the ability to dissipitate heat faster than others.

  • The type of coolant your car requires is simply based on the types of metals in your engine.
  • So what coolant should I use? You are asking.
  • Well, you use the coolant that is specified in your owner’s manual.
  • If you just need to top it up, the recommendation is still the same, however it is unlikely to cause any serious problems if you add a litre of a different type of coolant, as long as you follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.

  If you find that you are contstantly topping up your system, have it inspected and repaired by a qualified service person, and refill the system with the correct type of coolant.50,723 total views, 2 views today : Can I put any type of coolant in my car? | kambio
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  Do I have to use the same brand of coolant for my car?

  Can you mix coolant brands? | Jerry My husband accidentally bought the wrong brand of coolant we’ve been using. Can I mix coolant brands in my car? Thankfully, the short answer is, yes, you can mix two brands of coolant, They just have to be the same type of coolant.

  Inorganic Acid Technology (IAT) : Contain phosphates and silicates, good for older cars, most commonly found in green. Organic Acid Technology (OAT) : Contain azoles and neutralized organic acids, good for newer cars, comes in all colors. Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) : A mix of the two above, lasts up to 5 years, comes in all colors.

  As long as you aren’t mixing coolant technology, you should be good to mix brands. If you want to continue to treat your car right, why not get some ? You can save $800+ per year on insurance with, the top-rated insurance comparison app across all platforms.
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  Does engine coolant need to be specific?

  Getting it right – There are many different types of antifreeze, so it’s crucial to understand that there is no single antifreeze that’s suitable for all makes and models. The best thing to do is to always use the antifreeze that’s recommended by your car manufacturer. You can also use our handy online look up tool to find the right one for your car.
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