Recommended 190 Coolant product/mix
06-22-2013, 09:46 AM
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Recommended 190 Coolant product/mix
Hi all...just doing my once every two years Peak radiator cleaning product run-thru for the next 3 hours of operation...
I currently use a 50/50 mix of Advanced Auto Parts coolant but my 190 runs a bit on the hot side when its sitting in traffic; temps come back down to 90C once I get some air flowing thru the radiator.
I was curious if its better to go back to MB coolant or just buy some Peak/Prestone/Advanced Auto Parts coolant when I change out the flush/cleaning fluid...
BTW the 190 runs cooler with the Peak cleaning product... ????
Any thoughts welcome!
I currently use a 50/50 mix of Advanced Auto Parts coolant but my 190 runs a bit on the hot side when its sitting in traffic; temps come back down to 90C once I get some air flowing thru the radiator.
I was curious if its better to go back to MB coolant or just buy some Peak/Prestone/Advanced Auto Parts coolant when I change out the flush/cleaning fluid...
BTW the 190 runs cooler with the Peak cleaning product... ????
Any thoughts welcome!
08-10-2013, 06:55 AM
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Hi Dennis...thanks for the recommendation. My mechanic mentioned that as well. After putting that in it does run a few degrees cooler.
The cooling system works great while the car is moving. Its on hot days after I slow down/stop that the coolant temp climbs and stays above 100 till I get moving again. The fan does kick in when it gets up toward 120C...but I like to have it not heat up at all. Water pump was replaced not too long ago...so I think it might be the age of the radiator...
The cooling system works great while the car is moving. Its on hot days after I slow down/stop that the coolant temp climbs and stays above 100 till I get moving again. The fan does kick in when it gets up toward 120C...but I like to have it not heat up at all. Water pump was replaced not too long ago...so I think it might be the age of the radiator...
