2019 E300 - Check Coolant Level
10-10-2023, 12:27 PM
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2019 E300 - Check Coolant Level
Hello folks,
Yesterday morning I saw this message: Check Coolant Level See Operator's Manual. I have an appointment to have the car checked in a couple of days.
After seeing the message, I drove it for around 5 miles to Costco to see if the engine got super hot. It did not. The temperature gauge was showing the normal (in the middle) temperature. On my way back from Costco, I turned on the car, and no message. This morning I saw the message again before driving to work. I drove around 10 miles to work and, again, the temperature was fine. I will see if I get the message again this afternoon when I drive back home.
My obvious question: Has this happened to you in the past? Do I try to add more coolant before taking it to a shop, and see how it goes? I found the below coolant from Autozone that is supposed to work with European cars. Happy to buy something of better quality / more expensive if you guys have a recommendation.
https://www.autozone.com/antifreeze-...0b3/720576_0_0
Thank you for all the advice!
Yesterday morning I saw this message: Check Coolant Level See Operator's Manual. I have an appointment to have the car checked in a couple of days.
After seeing the message, I drove it for around 5 miles to Costco to see if the engine got super hot. It did not. The temperature gauge was showing the normal (in the middle) temperature. On my way back from Costco, I turned on the car, and no message. This morning I saw the message again before driving to work. I drove around 10 miles to work and, again, the temperature was fine. I will see if I get the message again this afternoon when I drive back home.
My obvious question: Has this happened to you in the past? Do I try to add more coolant before taking it to a shop, and see how it goes? I found the below coolant from Autozone that is supposed to work with European cars. Happy to buy something of better quality / more expensive if you guys have a recommendation.
https://www.autozone.com/antifreeze-...0b3/720576_0_0
Thank you for all the advice!
10-10-2023, 12:45 PM
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Hello folks,
Yesterday morning I saw this message: Check Coolant Level See Operator's Manual. I have an appointment to have the car checked in a couple of days.
After seeing the message, I drove it for around 5 miles to Costco to see if the engine got super hot. It did not. The temperature gauge was showing the normal (in the middle) temperature. On my way back from Costco, I turned on the car, and no message. This morning I saw the message again before driving to work. I drove around 10 miles to work and, again, the temperature was fine. I will see if I get the message again this afternoon when I drive back home.
My obvious question: Has this happened to you in the past? Do I try to add more coolant before taking it to a shop, and see how it goes? I found the below coolant from Autozone that is supposed to work with European cars. Happy to buy something of better quality / more expensive if you guys have a recommendation.
https://www.autozone.com/antifreeze-...0b3/720576_0_0
Thank you for all the advice!
Yesterday morning I saw this message: Check Coolant Level See Operator's Manual. I have an appointment to have the car checked in a couple of days.
After seeing the message, I drove it for around 5 miles to Costco to see if the engine got super hot. It did not. The temperature gauge was showing the normal (in the middle) temperature. On my way back from Costco, I turned on the car, and no message. This morning I saw the message again before driving to work. I drove around 10 miles to work and, again, the temperature was fine. I will see if I get the message again this afternoon when I drive back home.
My obvious question: Has this happened to you in the past? Do I try to add more coolant before taking it to a shop, and see how it goes? I found the below coolant from Autozone that is supposed to work with European cars. Happy to buy something of better quality / more expensive if you guys have a recommendation.
https://www.autozone.com/antifreeze-...0b3/720576_0_0
Thank you for all the advice!
What is the actual coolant level in the reservoir?
Last edited by chassis; 10-10-2023 at 01:08 PM.
