My NEW mate Vince. Thanks for this. Recently bought a 2010 C class and the warning came on yesterday. I always find clear instruction videos much easier than reading a manual and this is clearly explained an demonstrated.
Mercedes has two types of coolant: red and blue. Make sure you choose the correct one that matches what you already have in your car. Also, DO NOT exceed the black marker point. Otherwise when the coolant heats up it will expand and the pressure buildup will cause cracks in the expansion tank or worse it will blow the lid off which will be an expensive repair. Always use deionized/distilled water so salts dont build up in your radiator and engine. Dont go cheap on coolant. Always pick MB and avoid coolant mismatch.
@@KhaledTheSaudiHawkII i mixed the coolant in my car and dipped a paper. The color came back green. So yellow and blue mixed together equals green, and im thinking about emptying it and put the right coolant which is blue? My car is a C200 2011
Just great, thanks a lot. Very clear. I didn't know where to put the coolant first, just got my Benz and it was different than my former one. Thanks again Vince.
Great video vince, very helpful. I’ve got the blue coolant in my car so will get same to match. Great tip on the black marker too as there’s no min/max lines on the expansion chamber. 👍🏻
Hello. I completely fill the tanker to the top, but after 3 hours driving it dropped off, so do u believe it moved around the pipe and hose or somewhere has leaking?
thank you for this video! very helpful! if I have the check coolant light on, how long can I drive without any damages? the store is not very close. thank you!
Zerex G48 is the coolant to buy for benzes that need the blue stuff Buy the 50/50 premixed if you don’t like mixing. (mb325.0 spec) Zerex G40 is the coolant for benzes that use the red stuff. (mb 325.5 spec). Why buy the exact same stuff from the dealer at a higher cost?
Thank you for this, first time in 4 years that this warning light has come up and I wanted to make sure I followed the correct procedure. Very clear instructions
If the coolant is at the bottom of the black marker bar when cold, there is enought coolant in coolant expansion tank If the coolant is 1.5 cm above the black marker bar when hot, there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank
Very helpful video. Where did you buy the Mercedes anti freeze? Is it at Mercedes service centre or online? The warning came on today, can I still drive to the local Halfords to get the De-ionized water? Thanks
Mercedes Benz don't make there own coolant. they are supplied by Valvoline. Zerex G-48 is the same blue coolant that MB uses. you can tell by the same bottle shape they share.
If you fill the expansion tank up too full, there will be a huge pressure build up and the lid of the expansion tank could literally blow off!!!. They're called expansion tanks for a very good reason. When the coolant in the car is heated up, the molecules within it expand and if you overfill a tank, not only could you risk blowing the lid off, you also risk blowing a hole in one of the coolant hoses, which would be a disaster, so never overfill an expansion tank.
How much is the (ml) difference between the marker and the dashboard warning, mine loses this amount every ~2000 miles, (OM642 engine). Not sure if this is worth investigating by a mechanic, or try a home repair liquid thing, or just leave it?
hello mate i had the same problem 2 weeks ago and my mechanic replaced the water pump with a belt but now i have another problem i.e. at the bottom of the engine under the fan there is an oil stain. Had it had something to do with the coolant thanks
how can you explain loosing that much coolant? and also in the 2009 c300 will i get that exact message ? all i get is the radiator icon nice in big in the center part of the display
Quick question - if you do your mix and it turns out you've got let's say 100ml leftover, couldn't you just put it into a container and save it for next time? Or will it then be useless and hence needing to get rid? thanks
Thanks , can I ask a stupid question; my Merc C 220 CDi displayed this warning , I just wondered, is there a reason or an underlying issue I should be concerned about or is it a normal occurrence that engine coolant requires a top up?
There can be an issue, but coolant is gradually "used up" through normal use. So most likely you are ok. If the check coolant light comes on repeatedly there could be problems. If you manually look at the level and see it isn't lower -- possibly an electrical issue for detecting the coolant. If coolant level lowers very quickly -- possibly a leak.
Thanks, ive been checking every day since topping up a week ago, and it seems to have remained constant , I didnt realise that the coolant level would gradually decrease over time as a result of use. I had the coolant replaced over 2 years ago and have covered some 55k miles in that time. this is the firs time the warning has come on and since topping up it seems to be fine. Does that period of time and mileage seem consistent with the level dropping ?
€30 on Comma's G48 antifreeze coolant to top up for the damn reservoir to be empty the next day with the warning up again the following morning... Me thinks I got a leak. 😭
Guys what would happen if put too much in? For instance, coolant expansion tank looks the same as shown i.e about half-full, with warning coming up on dash. However, instead of using 300 ml as shown I put in approx 400-450 ml, meaning the coolant is now above the bottom of the black marker and capacity of tank looks 'full' from the side of the tank. Not all the way to the top, but above the black marker by about 1.0 - 1.5 cm. All done whilst the engine was fully cooled. Is this serious guys.. have I screwed up? Where would any excess coolant go in a 2011 C180 (W204)? Thanks a lot for your time.
I personally don’t watch this videos but since my dad has this same car and I enjoy watching your videos but I need your help my Nintendo switch left joy con moves by its self. When I am playing super Mario odessy I can see Mario walking by himself when I don’t thouch the joycon please help me it’s annoying ✌️
Hi, try calibrating it. Go to System settings then Controllers and Sensors then Calibrate Control Sticks to see if that helps. I am not sure about Mario Odyssey as I don't have it but check motion controls are off because on MarioKart it can cause drift.
You could try calibrating it but some controllers do develop "stick wander" where the stick doesn't return to it's neutral position when you release it. If you are still having problems, try gently nudging the stick towards the center. The best thing to do if it has stick wander is to return it because that's basically a hardware defect.
@@samiajones8705 He's from Watford area, I'm the opposite side of London to him, on the London/Kent border, it's not that difficult though, i'm sure you can manage!
Color doesn't matter, it's the technology of production which makes difference, organic or synthetic base, manufacturers are free to use any dye they want to :)
Oh crap I thought engine coolant just ment something cold to cool it down I didn't have any water only a cold beer so I just put that in there but the car seems to be running perfect so I guess y'all can use beer too if you want
My NEW mate Vince. Thanks for this. Recently bought a 2010 C class and the warning came on yesterday. I always find clear instruction videos much easier than reading a manual and this is clearly explained an demonstrated.
Thanks for the video. Been watching countless videos trying to find where to fill the coolant up to and this was the only one that covered that.
Mercedes has two types of coolant: red and blue. Make sure you choose the correct one that matches what you already have in your car. Also, DO NOT exceed the black marker point. Otherwise when the coolant heats up it will expand and the pressure buildup will cause cracks in the expansion tank or worse it will blow the lid off which will be an expensive repair. Always use deionized/distilled water so salts dont build up in your radiator and engine. Dont go cheap on coolant. Always pick MB and avoid coolant mismatch.
You
No green?
I put yellow, am i cooked?
@@thanospapi nah you’re good. Just make sure its real Cheez Whizz. Dont get scammed.
@@KhaledTheSaudiHawkII i mixed the coolant in my car and dipped a paper. The color came back green. So yellow and blue mixed together equals green, and im thinking about emptying it and put the right coolant which is blue? My car is a C200 2011
Just great, thanks a lot. Very clear. I didn't know where to put the coolant first, just got my Benz and it was different than my former one. Thanks again Vince.
Cool. Thank you. The miller mark is what I had trouble figuring out. Just poured some 50/50 coolant, so helps save some extra steps.
Great video no nonsense to the point, when I went to my MB dealer they said there is no need to dilute how wrong they are, thanks for the video.
Great video vince, very helpful. I’ve got the blue coolant in my car so will get same to match. Great tip on the black marker too as there’s no min/max lines on the expansion chamber. 👍🏻
This is what I searched for, and ended up on Vince‘s video.
Hello. I completely fill the tanker to the top, but after 3 hours driving it dropped off, so do u believe it moved around the pipe and hose or somewhere has leaking?
Great video - the service manual can often be a little ambiguous - this is to the point - thanks!
thank you for this video! very helpful! if I have the check coolant light on, how long can I drive without any damages? the store is not very close. thank you!
Great video. It helped me top off my C-250 with the same issue. Well done sir.
I have a C250. What coolant did u use?
Thanks for doing this, man! You’ve made my morning a bit easier way over in Texas.
Is it fine to use 50% distilled water and 50% coolant?
Thanks, mate. To be on the safe side can I always use deionized water all the time rather than tapwater.?
I've just bought a 59 plate C250d so this video is very helpful! Cheers
Thanks for video is more relevant then owner manual 🙏
When mixing things like this, it's best to add the water first so it won't splatter your chemicals everywhere
Great video thanks. Do you have a video of how to turn the engine management light off on Mercedes slk amg 2013?
Thanks, this was really helpful! ❤
Zerex G48 is the coolant to buy for benzes that need the blue stuff Buy the 50/50 premixed if you don’t like mixing. (mb325.0 spec)
Zerex G40 is the coolant for benzes that use the red stuff. (mb 325.5 spec).
Why buy the exact same stuff from the dealer at a higher cost?
Thank you for this, first time in 4 years that this warning light has come up and I wanted to make sure I followed the correct procedure. Very clear instructions
If the coolant is at the bottom of the black marker bar when cold, there is enought coolant in coolant expansion tank
If the coolant is 1.5 cm above the black marker bar when hot, there is enough coolant in coolant expansion tank
Thanks for the video! ☺️ Happy New Year! 🥳
Very helpful video. Where did you buy the Mercedes anti freeze? Is it at Mercedes service centre or online? The warning came on today, can I still drive to the local Halfords to get the De-ionized water? Thanks
Just buy the correct antifreeze colour , mercedes doesn't use alien tecnology , it's just blue antifreeze.
saved me a lot of money looking at this video thank you
Where did you purchase the OEM coolant from and what is exactly is on the label/reference? (Don’t want to buy the wrong one!)
same. that’s what i’m tryna figure out for my c250
Mercedes Benz don't make there own coolant.
they are supplied by Valvoline.
Zerex G-48 is the same blue coolant that MB uses.
you can tell by the same bottle shape they share.
Can you not just use tap water or does it have to be de-ionised water?
Of course you can use tap water... he does say in the video he's only using de-ionised water because he lives in hard water area.
Sunny Dhaliwal kJ
Much better to use de ionised
What happens if you fill it up until the coolant reaches the top? Is it going to damage the engine? Is it better to take some of the coolant out?
Nothing. Done that on an older model..
If you fill the expansion tank up too full, there will be a huge pressure build up and the lid of the expansion tank could literally blow off!!!. They're called expansion tanks for a very good reason. When the coolant in the car is heated up, the molecules within it expand and if you overfill a tank, not only could you risk blowing the lid off, you also risk blowing a hole in one of the coolant hoses, which would be a disaster, so never overfill an expansion tank.
Adrian Mccann great ok! thx for the info!
Awesome accents like londoner.🥰nice vids
After doing this, will your temp level still stay a bit above the 80 mark?
Temperature must be always 90 C
Hi, what is the coolant reference and were can I buy it from as I have a c180 like you , after how many miles did you need to top up ?thanks
This is a really good video. Thank you.
Will it be safe to say because I live in a hot and humid country that I only need tap water to fill up my C200?
How much is the (ml) difference between the marker and the dashboard warning, mine loses this amount every ~2000 miles, (OM642 engine). Not sure if this is worth investigating by a mechanic, or try a home repair liquid thing, or just leave it?
It helped mate! Thank you
hello mate i had the same problem 2 weeks ago and my mechanic replaced the water pump with a belt but now i have another problem i.e. at the bottom of the engine under the fan there is an oil stain. Had it had something to do with the coolant thanks
Excellently explained. Thanks
how can you explain loosing that much coolant? and also in the 2009 c300 will i get that exact message ? all i get is the radiator icon nice in big in the center part of the display
The video was very helpful and easy to follow...thanks.
Quick question - if you do your mix and it turns out you've got let's say 100ml leftover, couldn't you just put it into a container and save it for next time? Or will it then be useless and hence needing to get rid? thanks
you can save it
The liquid in mine is pink? Do i still refill using the pink one?
Thanks vince to the point.. Awesome
Great clear video , thank you.
Do I have to mix it? Could I just use the pure coolant?
You’re my mate Bruv. Props
I have the 250CDI 2013 plate I guess it’s exactly the same as in the video ?
Very clear and informative, thanks :)
To the point video. problem solved Thanks
Thank you so much for uploading this video! Problem solved!
Great presentation, thanks mate!
Seems my radiator cap has been tightened to beyond the plastic limit and cant be opened now. Any advice
What is happening when this sign keeps coming up every 4 months?
I have the same problem with the ML250 Bluetec OM651
Thanks for this. Was really helpful
Is it the green colour for Mercedes?
Thanks , can I ask a stupid question; my Merc C 220 CDi displayed this warning , I just wondered, is there a reason or an underlying issue I should be concerned about or is it a normal occurrence that engine coolant requires a top up?
There can be an issue, but coolant is gradually "used up" through normal use. So most likely you are ok.
If the check coolant light comes on repeatedly there could be problems. If you manually look at the level and see it isn't lower -- possibly an electrical issue for detecting the coolant. If coolant level lowers very quickly -- possibly a leak.
Thanks, ive been checking every day since topping up a week ago, and it seems to have remained constant , I didnt realise that the coolant level would gradually decrease over time as a result of use. I had the coolant replaced over 2 years ago and have covered some 55k miles in that time. this is the firs time the warning has come on and since topping up it seems to be fine. Does that period of time and mileage seem consistent with the level dropping ?
What I dont get is it anything special ? or standard coolant, them manual and internet seems to suggest a standard for german cars
€30 on Comma's G48 antifreeze coolant to top up for the damn reservoir to be empty the next day with the warning up again the following morning...
Me thinks I got a leak. 😭
Hmm the manual says use coolant that’s premixed. Why would you use one that isn’t🤔🤨
What’s the risk of going over the black marker?
That's make the radiator and coolant hoses under over pressure... Overtime you will get I coolant leak and oveeheat.
excellent , very helpful. thank you
Great video, thank you
Guys what would happen if put too much in? For instance, coolant expansion tank looks the same as shown i.e about half-full, with warning coming up on dash. However, instead of using 300 ml as shown I put in approx 400-450 ml, meaning the coolant is now above the bottom of the black marker and capacity of tank looks 'full' from the side of the tank. Not all the way to the top, but above the black marker by about 1.0 - 1.5 cm. All done whilst the engine was fully cooled.
Is this serious guys.. have I screwed up? Where would any excess coolant go in a 2011 C180 (W204)?
Thanks a lot for your time.
Coolant system will just overflow and push it out on the road probably
Nice info thx❤
I have a 2012 and get this message, but the reservoir is full, making me crazy
perfect well educated video !!
what happens if i dont add any water? i kinda filled the whole 900ml without adding water…
Thank you for your video, Can I use Water ( regular water )? I live in Canada 🇨🇦.. my is GL350 2012
Non
buy distilled water, you can buy them at walmart, sams club etc.
maybe even at grocery stores.
What happens if you top it all up?
Thank you I have to do this by myself yikes so now I know
What if the warning doesn't go away even after filling up
How did you fix it? mines full and doesn’t go away
I personally don’t watch this videos but since my dad has this same car and I enjoy watching your videos but I need your help my Nintendo switch left joy con moves by its self. When I am playing super Mario odessy I can see Mario walking by himself when I don’t thouch the joycon please help me it’s annoying ✌️
Hi, try calibrating it. Go to System settings then Controllers and Sensors then Calibrate Control Sticks to see if that helps. I am not sure about Mario Odyssey as I don't have it but check motion controls are off because on MarioKart it can cause drift.
My Mate VINCE thank you
You could try calibrating it but some controllers do develop "stick wander" where the stick doesn't return to it's neutral position when you release it. If you are still having problems, try gently nudging the stick towards the center. The best thing to do if it has stick wander is to return it because that's basically a hardware defect.
@Leon Thompson 😂😂
Nice! I Needed to know thnx
Great video
So much easier than the MB Manual...👍
If you need to top the coolantthere might be a leak in the cooling system.
Effing hell.. at £18.49 a bottle I can see why you're so careful with the amount you mix!
Exactly what I'm saying 😂😂😂
Thaks so mouch
Thanks man.
Where ya from mate? love the accent!
Watford.
@@thefiestaguy8831 that means you aren't far from East London. I need help with topping up mine!
@@samiajones8705 He's from Watford area, I'm the opposite side of London to him, on the London/Kent border, it's not that difficult though, i'm sure you can manage!
you are legend
Thank you
Just look at the colour of the coolant and buy accordingly :)
Cars with red coolant need red coolant , blue need blue etc...
Color doesn't matter, it's the technology of production which makes difference, organic or synthetic base, manufacturers are free to use any dye they want to :)
Thank you 👍🏾
Tanks man I’ll check that naw .. I have Mercedes Benz a250 2013 and this alert appeared to me
A malfunctioning water pump will cause the engine to overheat
NOTE!!!! If the expansion tank is empty, the cooling system will stop working and the engine will overheat
Hi i filled my c250 With the amg package and i filled it to the top what will happen
Nothing..don't worry..
Thanks!
Thanks
What happen if you don’t put any
Diana Torres your engine will overheat or worse freeze and be damaged
Blow your engine
Car go boom
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Thanks . But clean the car please... ))
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Oh crap I thought engine coolant just ment something cold to cool it down I didn't have any water only a cold beer so I just put that in there but the car seems to be running perfect so I guess y'all can use beer too if you want
the car will lose direction after getting drunk
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