Motul Unigel for coolant in a W210?
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1996 E320 I6 (Japan import) (722.5 tranny)
Motul Inugel for coolant in a W210?
I have a hard time getting the proper coolant for my 1996 E320.
I can get my hands on Motul inugel, is it okay to use it for my merc?
I can get my hands on Motul inugel, is it okay to use it for my merc?
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1996 E320 I6 (Japan import) (722.5 tranny)
Since i want to drain all the coolant in my car, the stock here in Cebu, Philippines is limited to only one dealer and they charge like $40 per liter.
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Places like autohausaz ship internationally and have the OEM coolant for about $22 gal. Don't know what shipping is but you'll only need one gallon as it is intended to be diluted 50:50 with water and 2 gallons should fill the system.
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If you just drain the radiator and expansion tank you get about 8 liters or ~2 gals hence my recommendation especially if the cooling system is being serviced regularly (ie flush every 3 yrs). Topping off with a little water will still put the OP in the 45:55 to 55:45 acceptable range.
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I just picked up the car used and I asked the previous owner if he had changed the coolant and he hasn't. That's why i really feel the need to do the job.
I should check with autohausaz to see if they do ship internationally or i'll just have to suck it up and buy it locally.
I can get the Motul Inugel for $40/gallon which is a lot cheaper then the MB coolant, that's why i was asking about the Motul.
I should check with autohausaz to see if they do ship internationally or i'll just have to suck it up and buy it locally.
I can get the Motul Inugel for $40/gallon which is a lot cheaper then the MB coolant, that's why i was asking about the Motul.
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I just picked up the car used and I asked the previous owner if he had changed the coolant and he hasn't. That's why i really feel the need to do the job.
I should check with autohausaz to see if they do ship internationally or i'll just have to suck it up and buy it locally.
I can get the Motul Inugel for $40/gallon which is a lot cheaper then the MB coolant, that's why i was asking about the Motul.
I should check with autohausaz to see if they do ship internationally or i'll just have to suck it up and buy it locally.
I can get the Motul Inugel for $40/gallon which is a lot cheaper then the MB coolant, that's why i was asking about the Motul.
Another alternative is Zerex G05. Many consider it a suitable replacement for the OEM coolant but I have no personal knowledge about that.
Good luck.
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1996 E320 I6 (Japan import) (722.5 tranny)
on benzworld.org one of the mods was nice enough and gave me a list of coolant that i can use in my E320. here's the link:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevoli...0&suchbegriff=
Now, i'm pretty sure i can get the castrol and the caltex brands here. I just want to be sure that these brands won't hurt the car.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevoli...0&suchbegriff=
Now, i'm pretty sure i can get the castrol and the caltex brands here. I just want to be sure that these brands won't hurt the car.
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The cooling system on a mercedes is very, VERY, complex and anything else than original coolant is not recommended. using a cheaper coolant may end up costing you more than the difference up to the cost of original coolant.
note: may, not will. but mercedes has done research on this and has special additives designed to protect their engines optimally. MB-coolant would not be the first choice on another car brand though..
note: may, not will. but mercedes has done research on this and has special additives designed to protect their engines optimally. MB-coolant would not be the first choice on another car brand though..
