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Old Jan 12, 2025 | 05:24 AM
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Which Coolant Gauge Do You Have?

I've noticed that I have a different coolant gauge in my 2017 GLS450 than other 2017 GLS450's and even ones from 2018 and 2019. All of the ones I have seen have the coolant gauge without the temperature numbers shown and shows "H" and "C" instead (like in the second image i've attached), while mine has the temperature numbers shown (like the first image i've attached). Which gauge do you have and what is the reason that there were different gauges used for the same year? I personally prefer the one with the numbers a lot more.


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Old Jan 20, 2025 | 11:25 AM
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I've noticed that I have a different coolant gauge in my 2017 GLS450 than other 2017 GLS450's and even ones from 2018 and 2019. All of the ones I have seen have the coolant gauge without the temperature numbers shown and shows "H" and "C" instead (like in the second image i've attached), while mine has the temperature numbers shown (like the first image i've attached). Which gauge do you have and what is the reason that there were different gauges used for the same year? I personally prefer the one with the numbers a lot more.
I would much rather have yours than the c/h gauge.
Thanks for the pic. Its been super cold here (5 F) and my running temp is edging toward the 3rd bar. It's nice to have frame of reference.

The manual says that its expected under normal conditions to hit 120c, so I guess I don't have a problem.
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Old Jan 20, 2025 | 06:02 PM
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120C is right about where it's going to pop the pressure cap. I'd be nervous...
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Old Jan 21, 2025 | 01:22 PM
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my 2017 550 has the number on the gauge. normal temperature is similar to what is shown in the 1st picture.

i d be very nervous if mine is at 120.
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Old Jan 22, 2025 | 12:42 PM
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Did anyone figured out why MB made two different ones? Or is this a facelift vs pre-facelift thing?
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