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Coolant Flush

Old Mar 10, 2019 | 07:10 AM
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Coolant Flush

Hello, I would like to know if there is a drain block plug on a 2002 C230 Kompressor? I need to do a full coolant flush...Thanks
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Old Mar 10, 2019 | 03:56 PM
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I don't know..but if you can loosen the lower radiator hose clamp..pull the radiator hose off, you will release most all of the old coolant out of the system. The residual remaining undrained, maybe 5%. Only replace coolant known to be compatible aluminum friendly...most all are today. I have never seen a dedicated coolant drain plug on any MB engine blocks...
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Old Mar 10, 2019 | 07:33 PM
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What's wrong with a standard flush? The bottom of the radiator (red cap) is already the lowest point of the car. Not sure exactly how much is in the car (somewhere around 7-8L I hear?) but I was able to remove 5-6L this way, as measured by milk jugs.

Unscrew the expansion tank cap to drain the coolant much quicker.
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Old Mar 11, 2019 | 12:29 PM
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That's cool, I can do it either way. I'll just keep refilling and draining the cooling system a few times....Thanks.
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