Coolant Flush-Please Advise!
11-25-2008, 12:29 PM
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Coolant Flush-Please Advise!
I have been advised by my service advisor that MB recommends flushing the coolant every two years or so. I have called few other MB dealerships to confirm since I have read on here that due to an additive it does not have to be changed until $150,000 or 10 years. I decided to go ahead and let them do it. As long as I keep on changing it every two years... I shall be fine? Anybody has any thoughts on this or should I be screaming and contacting MB how to get my car back to its initial state. Comments are appreaciated.
11-25-2008, 12:40 PM
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Are you sure they were not talking about brake fluid? Modern MB engines are rated for 15 years or 250 000 km for coolant change, in Europe at least.
11-25-2008, 03:40 PM
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In these economic times, dealers are trying to make it the best they can. As sales slow down, they're going after the service dollars. Beware.
11-25-2008, 03:41 PM
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I got a postcard from my dealer last week offering a coolant flush for $89. My car's delivery date was 8/25/06. Even GM doesn't recommend coolant for 5 years or 100K.
