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What are some other places of a possible coolant leak?
Engine Cooling System: 4 Common Leak Locations
- Leaking Coolant Hoses. Your car’s coolant travels between several components to cool your engine and then release that heat back into the environment.
- Failed Gaskets and Connectors.
- Heater Core Damage.
- Radiator Issues.
Why is my Mercedes leaking coolant?
Coolant leaks It is common with Mercedes for the fitting to come off of the back of the driver’s side cylinder head where the heater hose is connected. If you notice coolant leaking externally from below the exhaust manifold, a blown head gasket is the likely cause.
Why is coolant disappearing from my car?
Disappearing engine coolant could be the result of a slightly cracked hose, a tiny hole in your radiator, or a water pump issue. It’s also possible for a coolant leak to develop inside your vehicle or to simply vaporize into mist via your defroster. Check the underside of your radiator for dampness as well.
How do I stop antifreeze from leaking?
Here’s what you do.
- Let the car rest and cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Pop the hood and unscrew the radiator cap.
- Crack and drop two eggs into the radiator reservoir.
- Check to see if the leak stopped. If it did, you’re golden. If it didn’t, crack a few more eggs into the radiator until it stops.
How much does a coolant leak cost to fix?
If you do it, you’ll be able to keep costs down and just pay for the new coolant, which should be around $50. If you go to a mechanic, the cost will be around $90 depending on your car make and model. Replacing a car radiator, however, can set you back over $300-$900.
What is the primary cause of coolant hose failure?
Electrochemical degradation (ECD) is the number one cause of failure on the rubber portion of coolant hoses. ECD weakens the hose from the inside and is therefore not obvious by visual inspection.
How can I tell if my head gasket is blown?
Bad head gasket symptoms
- White smoke coming from the tailpipe.
- BUBBLING IN THE RADIATOR AND COOLANT RESERVOIR.
- unexplained coolant loss with no leaks.
- Milky white coloration in the oil.
- Engine overheating.
What coolant should not be used in a Mercedes Benz?
Coolants that do not specifically state the correlating Mercedes-Benz coolant quality specification (Example: MB 325.0) for your engine should never be used. These coolants typically are either missing or may contain additives that could have a negative reaction to the engines cooling system.
Can I use generic antifreeze in my Mercedes Benz engine?
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.
Can I use tap water in my Mercedes coolant system?
You should never use tap water in your Mercedes coolant system. Tap water can make the cooling system acidic since it contains a variety of unnecessary mineral, iron, chlorins among others that can negatively affect the coolant system.
How long can you drive with a bad antifreeze leak?
You don’t want to be stranded by the side of the road because you ignored the early signs of an antifreeze leak. If you’re the kind that pushes their luck and you have a a minor (slow) coolant leak and it’s summer, you can likely drive for a few days by topping off the cooling system with water whenever it gets low.