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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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Hey gusy i bought my 300E recently and the engine collant warning lamp is on (the pic of the radiator). I added engine collant until it reached the line or seam or watever. The light is still on, please help me out cuz i am freaked out about bying it and a problem arising.

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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 08:19 PM
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There is a sensor measuring the coolant level.
Try to clean it. If it does not work, just replace it. Cheap: about $20.00
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 08:36 PM
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Originally posted by Jackd
There is a sensor measuring the coolant level.
Try to clean it. If it does not work, just replace it. Cheap: about $20.00
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Thanks for the reply, but can I get instructions too???? It's my brother's car and I dont want to mess anything up. (He posted the first post from my comp, that wasnt me).
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the sensor sit on the lower right side of the coolant expansion container. It has a 2-prong electric connetor. Just plull the connetor, and take the switch out. You will loose some coolant, like 1 quart (1 liter) or so, which needs of corse to be replaced.
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WHAT TYPE OF COLLANT DO OUR CARS LIKE MOST?
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Originally Posted by MarioC55
WHAT TYPE OF COLLANT DO OUR CARS LIKE MOST?
I'd go with water...?

Of course, you can buy additives that are colder but unless you live in the Sahara I don't see a point in it.

Distilled water is preferable, that's what I usually use.
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+1 for distilled water, if you use normal stuff, it will cause residue build up.
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Distilled water,,, come on boys... honestly... the way i drive my car...

I would only run distilled water in the winter months... or if its a casual crusier with very little weekly milage...

I use the MERCEDES APPROVED COOLANT!!!

Though i did replace my antenna with the chinese variante from the factory OEM part for 3 x as much as the china part...

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but yeah run the mercedes approved collant only cost $25
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