I have to mix the Mercedes brand coolant?
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I have to mix the Mercedes brand coolant?
So I just changed my thermostat on my 2005 m271 and coolant poured eerywhere so I'm gonna drain it all and just add new coolant. After reading forums I bought the $20 coolant gallon at Mercedes.
My question is...am I reading the forums right that I have to mix this gallon of coolant with a gallon of distilled water in a separate container then add that mix to the car?
I'm so used to just pouring straight from store bought bottle that's already mixed 50/50 straight into my car.
My question is...am I reading the forums right that I have to mix this gallon of coolant with a gallon of distilled water in a separate container then add that mix to the car?
I'm so used to just pouring straight from store bought bottle that's already mixed 50/50 straight into my car.
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So I just changed my thermostat on my 2005 m271 and coolant poured eerywhere so I'm gonna drain it all and just add new coolant. After reading forums I bought the $20 coolant gallon at Mercedes.
My question is...am I reading the forums right that I have to mix this gallon of coolant with a gallon of distilled water in a separate container then add that mix to the car?
I'm so used to just pouring straight from store bought bottle that's already mixed 50/50 straight into my car.
My question is...am I reading the forums right that I have to mix this gallon of coolant with a gallon of distilled water in a separate container then add that mix to the car?
I'm so used to just pouring straight from store bought bottle that's already mixed 50/50 straight into my car.
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It says on back Mercedes recommends a 50/50 mixture. This mixture will provide freeze up protection down to -37*c and boil over protection up to 136*c
so Im I just having a brain fart and thinking to much about this? By reading that I think I can pour it straight in right?
so Im I just having a brain fart and thinking to much about this? By reading that I think I can pour it straight in right?
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It says on back Mercedes recommends a 50/50 mixture. This mixture will provide freeze up protection down to -37*c and boil over protection up to 136*c
so Im I just having a brain fart and thinking to much about this? By reading that I think I can pour it straight in right?
so Im I just having a brain fart and thinking to much about this? By reading that I think I can pour it straight in right?
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This sounds good to me. But if you do not know how much fluid the car is going to take, then you might not have enough room left for the water. This is probably why they tell you to mix it first.
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going by this DIY who bought the same coolant I did... https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...rain-fill.html
he says to just add the whole gallon into the resevior then top off with water...so is that right?
he says to just add the whole gallon into the resevior then top off with water...so is that right?
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going by this DIY who bought the same coolant I did... https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...rain-fill.html
he says to just add the whole gallon into the resevior then top off with water...so is that right?
he says to just add the whole gallon into the resevior then top off with water...so is that right?
I think you should premix it just to "fool-proof" things so that you know you have 50/50. If you're sure of the total capacity and you've done the math then go ahead and dump it in separately.
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You posted the directions yourself. It needs to be mixed. The front of the bottle should also say if it is premixed or not. 
I can't imagine that the labeling on the bottle can be that confusing. Can it?
I can't imagine that the labeling on the bottle can be that confusing. Can it?
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Mix it 50/50% with deionised or distilled water. In USA they sell concentrate in ROW they sell premix. Too much coolant retards heat transfer.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...ll-coolant.jpg
that picture is the same thing I bought pn q1 03 0002
that picture is the same thing I bought pn q1 03 0002
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Done! almost
This is what I ended up doing...mixing both gallons in a water jug then pouring them both in lol
I still have half a gallon left tho? Ive drove like 10 miles and it doesnt drop any in the resevior for me to use the remaining half gallon.
When will my CEL light go off now? Do i have to drive for a few days before this p0128 goes away.
(Operating temperature too low for engine)
I still have half a gallon left tho? Ive drove like 10 miles and it doesnt drop any in the resevior for me to use the remaining half gallon.
When will my CEL light go off now? Do i have to drive for a few days before this p0128 goes away.
(Operating temperature too low for engine)
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interesting how much did you take out? and i hope that water jug gets cleaned out well lol
as for the check engine light just go to a parts place and barow a scaner to reset the light. cel don't always go out after you start the car a few times. also what temp are you running at now?
as for the check engine light just go to a parts place and barow a scaner to reset the light. cel don't always go out after you start the car a few times. also what temp are you running at now?
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I let it drain for like 10 mins..it was only a lil drippage when I closed the bottom radiator screw.
Ive went to autozone and advanced auto parts this morning to ask them if they could reset my CEL and they all act like its a big crime or something and wont do it?! One guy at autozone told me I have to drive around for a few days so the ecu recognizes and confirms everything is good.
oh and it runs at approx 87* but it takes a WHILE for it to get up there.
Ive went to autozone and advanced auto parts this morning to ask them if they could reset my CEL and they all act like its a big crime or something and wont do it?! One guy at autozone told me I have to drive around for a few days so the ecu recognizes and confirms everything is good.
oh and it runs at approx 87* but it takes a WHILE for it to get up there.
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I let it drain for like 10 mins..it was only a lil drippage when I closed the bottom radiator screw.
Ive went to autozone and advanced auto parts this morning to ask them if they could reset my CEL and they all act like its a big crime or something and wont do it?! One guy at autozone told me I have to drive around for a few days so the ecu recognizes and confirms everything is good.
oh and it runs at approx 87* but it takes a WHILE for it to get up there.
Ive went to autozone and advanced auto parts this morning to ask them if they could reset my CEL and they all act like its a big crime or something and wont do it?! One guy at autozone told me I have to drive around for a few days so the ecu recognizes and confirms everything is good.
oh and it runs at approx 87* but it takes a WHILE for it to get up there.
Interesting in my area you just go in ask to barrow a scanner and they put a temp charge on your credit card and hand you the scanner. sometimes cel reset themselves but now always it depends.
where do you live? if it is really cold it might take awhile for it to get up to 87. last night it took 15 minutes to get up to 87 lol but it was 14f + 30-40mph sustaned wind.
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"BOIL OVER PROTECTION
% Antifreeze 50"
Is it pre diluted or not? Who freaken' knows?
