Help Diagnose Coolant Leak (2003 G55 AMG)
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 28
Likes: 11
From: Wildwood, Mo
2003 G55 AMG
Help Diagnose Coolant Leak (2003 G55 AMG)
Hello, I developed a pretty good sized coolant leak this morning. I parked and saw it running out from the bottom of the car. It's leaking on the ground below the firewall area. It's at the shop now, but the dealer that I just bought it from said that it's normal with older G's. (I'm not buying it).
It's dripping from around the crossmember area.
What do you guys think?
It's dripping from around the crossmember area.
What do you guys think?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,308
Likes: 35
From: Atlanta, GA USA
2000 MB G500 NMLE, 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Prestige
Hello, I developed a pretty good sized coolant leak this morning. I parked and saw it running out from the bottom of the car. It's leaking on the ground below the firewall area. It's at the shop now, but the dealer that I just bought it from said that it's normal with older G's. (I'm not buying it).
It's dripping from around the crossmember area.
What do you guys think?
It's dripping from around the crossmember area.
What do you guys think?
Coolant leaks in older G's are NOT normal. I drove a 1984 280GE for 18 years and currently a 2000 G500 for 16 yrs without the first coolant leak.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 28
Likes: 11
From: Wildwood, Mo
2003 G55 AMG
I first thought it was AC condensation until this morning. I had a stream of water flowing down the parking lot about 20 ft long. It looked clear and didn't have a taste to it. Also, no coolant smells.
You'd think that a coolant light would come on.. but nothing did.
You'd think that a coolant light would come on.. but nothing did.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,308
Likes: 35
From: Atlanta, GA USA
2000 MB G500 NMLE, 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Prestige
Also, I sure would get it out of that dealer before he screws you without giving you a kiss.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 28
Likes: 11
From: Wildwood, Mo
2003 G55 AMG
Well, it's at a small shop that I take all my cars too. I'll give him a call and give him a heads on that it might just be condensation. Are these known to condensate a lot? I've never known them to drip that much water!
Trending Topics
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,308
Likes: 35
From: Atlanta, GA USA
2000 MB G500 NMLE, 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Prestige
If it looks like water and has no glycol smell or taste, it sure as hek is NOT coolant!
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
