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06 c230 Thermostat
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06 c230 Thermostat
Hey guys. So i got the dreaded thermostat error code and I started looking for a new thermo as I have to get my car inspected. To my surprise the damn thing runs 99-149 dollars! My god, the thermo for my G37 was 26 dollars!
Anyone have a reputable dealer selling this thing for a decent price? Also, should I buy the MB coolant to replace what spills out during replacement or does regular coolant work as well.
Thanks!
Anyone have a reputable dealer selling this thing for a decent price? Also, should I buy the MB coolant to replace what spills out during replacement or does regular coolant work as well.
Thanks!
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From: VA
THE C350
wow the one for my car is like $25 wtf
Rmeuropean is my favorite site and usually very good prices but yeah it is $113.40
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._91DEFFEE.aspx
Rmeuropean is my favorite site and usually very good prices but yeah it is $113.40
http://www.rmeuropean.com/Part-Numbe..._91DEFFEE.aspx
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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada, eh!
2003 C230 Sports Coupe, Paprika Metallic Red, Auto, Pano, Leather
Do NOT use "regular coolant". Mercedes usually uses Zerex G-05® Antifreeze/Coolant,.... depending on your location in a 50/50 distilled water mix.
Using a mityvac at the coolant reservoir or disconnecting one of the coolant hoses or just drain from the bottom of the radiator to take out about 2 litres of coolants should ensure a relatively non-messy thermostat replacement,.... without coolants spewing all over the place when you take the old thermostat out. If the coolant that you drained out looks clean,... then just reuse it and top off with distilled water. Your 2006 coolant should be good for 15 years.
Using a mityvac at the coolant reservoir or disconnecting one of the coolant hoses or just drain from the bottom of the radiator to take out about 2 litres of coolants should ensure a relatively non-messy thermostat replacement,.... without coolants spewing all over the place when you take the old thermostat out. If the coolant that you drained out looks clean,... then just reuse it and top off with distilled water. Your 2006 coolant should be good for 15 years.
Last edited by SunnyRayToronto; Jan 13, 2012 at 01:23 AM.
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'16 E350, gone: '03 c230k
I just paid ~$35 for one, but it was for the 1.8l m271 - I think you have the 2.5l V6, correct? I tried looking it up at Autohausaz but it was suspiciously missing...
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2007 C230SS; 2014 ML350 BT
The reason is so expensive is because it is a heated electrically controlled thermostat for the M272 engine. It can regulate the temperature from 85 degrees C to 105 degrees C. Don't cheap out on this one. Buy an OEM or OES one. I recommend RME for it. I also agree to only use OEM coolant. Look for the STAR article Splinter posted about why you should only use MB coolant.
Last edited by johnand; Jan 14, 2012 at 09:56 AM.
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2007 C230
I just got mine this week for $112.50 http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...2%2E920-%20%20
