Mercedes-Benz S 550 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 cold point of the liquid. In colder climates, this is remarkably vital. Interestingly enough, this isn't the original time you've heard of ethylene glycol as it is the central ingredient in the acknowledged 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 excellent coolant.

You can purchase ready-made mixtures of coolant that already have water supplemental, or you can purchase full-strength antifreeze which needs to be diluted with distilled water before being supplemental to the engine system. Give the experts at Plaza Motor Company a call at 3145825294 or schedule service online and let one of our technicians and service advisors handle your coolant flush.

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

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What kind of coolant does 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 express the same thing. It's vital to reference your Mercedes-Benz S 550 owner's manual for the accessible type of coolant paramount and the disparate 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 sure the meager coolant is used. Give Plaza Motor Company a call today!

Mercedes-Benz S 550 Coolant Flush

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

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

What color coolant does Mercedes-Benz S 550 use?

It's critical 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 sure to read the bottle to confirm the type of coolant you're using. When looking for the right coolant for your 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 Mercedes-Benz S 550 to Plaza Motor Company or give us a call at 3145825294. Schedule service online and use one of our many coolant flush coupons to save today.

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

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

WARNING - To avert burns, make fearless your vehicle engine is agreeable before checking your coolant level.

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

Typically, you should have your 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 Plaza Motor Company, we will check your fluid levels and inspect it for debris or sediment which can harm the engine, and make sure it's diluted correctly. It's exciting to have this checked every 15,000 miles to make sure you catch any issues before they cause direct wear and tear. When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz S 550 engine, it's better safe than sorry.

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

Your Mercedes-Benz S 550 doesn't have to run out of coolant for troubles to start. Dilution levels need to be within a current percentage mixture or your Mercedes-Benz S 550 engine components can start to rust, damage, or become irreparably damaged. If you run out of coolant completely 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 do I know if I need a coolant flush in my Mercedes-Benz S 550?

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

• Your temperature gauge will read well above lawful with the engine on for assorted minutes.
• Your check engine light may turn on
• Sediment or rust will be definite in the coolant
• Your heater may hinder working
• Sometimes, albeit unlikely, you'll be able to smell an odd burning odor coming from under the hood.
• Unusual grinding noises can come from the engine
• Steam will come from the radiator or hood
• Coolant will frequently leak out when the engine is running. Check the ground when you park.

How long does Mercedes-Benz S 550 coolant last?

How frequently you need to flush and replenish your vehicle's coolant relies on the type of coolant. There are bountiful 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 specific information on what intervals your coolant needs to be changed, check your Mercedes-Benz S 550 maintenance schedule within your owner's manual or give Plaza Motor Company a call at 3145825294 at this moment 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.