Hi All,

I've recently received a low coolant warning on the dashboard. By looking at the coolant tank, it definitely require a top up.

So, i browser through the owner's manual to find the specific coolant to buy..well it didn't help much so i decided to do my own research. Here's my findings:-

1) I saw this guy on youtube top up his w205 coolant using Mercedes G40 anti freeze from Merc.
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2) Should i top up using Zerex G40?
- Zerex G-40 - Valvoline[emoji769] Global

3) Our local market store has this voltronic. I didn't buy it...since the coolant colour is blue/green.
- R30 Coolant AN

Should i just approach mercedes service centre or should i just top it up myself?

If it still has the genuine MB coolant in it just stick with it.
If your coolant has become low you will have a leak somewhere so keep an eye out for it. If it’s leaking onto a hot exhaust you may never see it but you should smell it.


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Hi All,

I've recently received a low coolant warning on the dashboard. By looking at the coolant tank, it definitely require a top up.

So, i browser through the owner's manual to find the specific coolant to buy..well it didn't help much so i decided to do my own research. Here's my findings:-

1) I saw this guy on youtube top up his w205 coolant using Mercedes G40 anti freeze from Merc.
-

2) Should i top up using Zerex G40?
- Zerex G-40 - Valvoline[emoji769] Global

3) Our local market store has this voltronic. I didn't buy it...since the coolant colour is blue/green.
- R30 Coolant AN

Should i just approach mercedes service centre or should i just top it up myself?

If it still has the genuine MB coolant in it just stick with it.
If your coolant has become low you will have a leak somewhere so keep an eye out for it. If it’s leaking onto a hot exhaust you may never see it but you should smell it.


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Ay coolant seems to be ok, this is not as important as engine oil.
Some people just put water...
Topup yourself but maybe you will need a garage to find the leak.

 

You should never put plain water in your coolant except in emergencies. Appropriate coolant has oil to lubricate the water pump and will prevent the water from freezing in the cold weather.

 

I made a phone call to mercedes service centre spare parts. Luckily they sell the standard coolant. I might go for that instead of buying different brand of coolant.

Will keep you guys update

 

They gave me a 325.0 coolant. What do you reckon? Suitable for W205?

Looks like i need to flush the coolant

 

I came across this statement
"Mercedes-Benz has only used two different types of coolants in their cars, SUVs, and vans. A blue or pink-violet color coolant. Up to the manufacture date of April 2014 most Mercedes-Benz engines used the blue MB 325.0 and MB 326.0 specification coolant. After April of 2014, Mercedes started using the pink-violet MB 325.5 MB 325.6 coolant specification. "

Reference from

Mercedes-Benz Coolant Antifreeze Information

Mercedes-Benz antifreeze coolant change intervals. How often you should flush your Mercedes coolant? What you should know about filling or topping up Mercedes coolant. Blauparts answers several of the most popular Mercedes-Benz coolant antifreeze questions with over 30 years of experience.

www.blauparts.com

 

Quick update, probably going to use CHAMPION Coolant G13. Will do a full flush beforehand.

CHAMPION COOLANT LONGLIFE G13 -36°C

A diluted on ethylene glycol/glycerine based coolant for use in engines. It employs Hybrid Organic Acid Technology (HOAT) inhibitor, is nitrite, amine, phosphate (NAP) and borate free. It contains some silicate additives which gives a fast healing aluminium protection. This technology provides...

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