Wrong antifreeze/coolant used in 2010 S550
01-14-2018, 03:13 AM
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Wrong antifreeze/coolant used in 2010 S550
Hello ... I let a friend use my 2010 S550. I was told my blue antifreeze/coolant was low. He didn't call me and top it off with orange antifrreze. WOULD the orange antifreeze ruin anything. Please help and thanks in advance.
01-14-2018, 08:08 AM
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As said, color isn't enough information to say. If the orange coolant was the old MB formulation (unlikely - they went blue in 2006) or Zerex G05 brand, then you are ok and no worries. If it is anything else, and especially any flavor of DexCool, then a full flush and refill is called for. DexCool is the stuff that can cause sledging when mixed with other coolant formulations.
01-14-2018, 09:24 AM
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As said, color isn't enough information to say. If the orange coolant was the old MB formulation (unlikely - they went blue in 2006) or Zerex G05 brand, then you are ok and no worries. If it is anything else, and especially any flavor of DexCool, then a full flush and refill is called for. DexCool is the stuff that can cause sledging when mixed with other coolant formulations.
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You need to be using the MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent, part # BQ1030004 in your car. Do not use any off the shelf brands. You can either get it from the dealer or even try eBay. It needs to be diluted 50/50 with distilled water and is blue in color. You should be able to get if for around $25/gallon.
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You need to be using the MB Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent, part # BQ1030004 in your car. Do not use any off the shelf brands. You can either get it from the dealer or even try eBay. It needs to be diluted 50/50 with distilled water and is blue in color. You should be able to get if for around $25/gallon.
Found it online for $28.78 a gallon. Thanks
