Hey all!
I am a new owner of an E430 4Matic and was wondering if any type of upper radiator hose will work in my vehicle. When I bought the car, the factory hose had a small pinhole. My local mechanic replaced with another (non MB part) and now my car is leaking antifreeze (which was not leaking beforehand) Any suggestions? Or would it be better to get an MB upper radiator hose?

 

You just got bitten by the finger in the wind folks-----the MB hose is cheap. Get an OEM part!!

Now you have to take the same hill twice---that is very costly!!

 

I'd check the clamps; especially where the hose connects to the plastic neck of the radiator to see if it was over tightened and caused it to crack.

 

Do not buy any type of Non-OEM parts. Non-OEM parts don't work well as you know.