Can I drive with low coolant level?

No, it is not safe to drive with a low engine coolant level. Low engine coolant can cause airlocks in the coolant system and an overheating engine can destroy expensive parts like the engine block or seize it completely.

How do I add coolant to my Mercedes?

How to Refill the Coolant

1. Mix the coolant with water if necessary. Check the label to see if your coolant is pre-mixed.
2. Turn on the engine. This seems counter-intuitive, but you want the coolant circulating as you fill the radiator.
3. Fill the radiator with mixed coolant. Fill the radiator up to where the cap goes.

Can you use water as coolant in a Mercedes?

It’s Okay to top up Mercedes coolant using just water, however, using coolant to top up is always best. The problem with using water is, it dilutes the coolant strength.

Can I put regular coolant in Mercedes?

Can I Use Universal or Generic Coolant? No, generic universal coolant antifreeze should never be used in a Mercedes-Benz engine. Coolants that do not specifically state the correlating Mercedes-Benz coolant quality specification (Example: MB 325.0) for your engine should never be used.

What does it mean when my car says check coolant?

Coolant Temperature Warning: This warning light indicates that your engine is overheating due to lack of coolant. If this light comes on, pull over immediately and turn off your car. An overheated engine can cause significant damage.

Can I top up my Mercedes coolant with water?

What color is Mercedes coolant?

Mercedes Benz Engine Coolant/Antifreeze (1 Gallon) (Blue Color)

What coolant do I need for my Mercedes?

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.

What type of coolant does Mercedes used?

Your BMW, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, Audi or Volkswagen uses an HOAT coolant. HOAT coolants are derived from OAT coolants with the addition of silicate to protect aluminum surfaces.

What Colour is Mercedes coolant?

Mercedes-Benz has only used two different types of coolants in their cars, SUVs, and vans. A blue or pink-violet color coolant.