ML 270 Coolent level

[mboy]

Hi,

I have a ML270 2002 and then coolent tank at the back of the engine compart level is lower then the minuim mark. Do I just go to the dealers and pick up some coolent and top up to minuim mark?

 

[television]

Yes the MB stuff is very good and the best, you can buy top up bottles that you dilute to suit your weather conditions where you live

 

[Cole@MBS]

The only question i have here, is why has the level dropped?

 

[television]

The only question i have here, is why has the level dropped?

If it was a little down and the car went in for a service,,would this get picked up

 

[Cole@MBS]

If it was a little down and the car went in for a service,,would this get picked up

Part of the service is to check the antifreeze grade, if in-correct you top it up, i suspect this chap has a leak!!!

 

[doversole]

Part of the service is to check the antifreeze grade, if in-correct you top it up, i suspect this chap has a leak!!!

Just wondering Sam, is there a good DIY way to check the concentration of the coolant?
Obviously important at this time of year, Hydrometer maybe??

DoverSole

 

[Cole@MBS]

Just wondering Sam, is there a good DIY way to check the concentration of the coolant?
Obviously important at this time of year, Hydrometer maybe??

DoverSole

Its the only way, at least when you check it with a hydrometer, you know what temp your system is protected to!!

 

[roofless]

my old dad would stick a finger in & teste it if it was sweet it was ok . that's before it was well known it would kill you

 

[mboy]

Hi,

The level has been the same for about six months just below the minmum level. Is there any harm of just pouring the whole coolent bottle in without diluting?

 

[Cole@MBS]

no, just that little wont hurt!

 

[television]

If its only ½ inch below the mark I would leave it,,sure anti freeze does lose its strength over the years and it is normally changed at some point in the service.

You can top it up neat and it will do no harm for the little that you would be putting in

 

[mboy]

Thanks for the advice

 

[mboy]

Malcolm,

Thanks for all your help. From all the information you have provided I have managed to change the mirror with ease. There are two problems that I am working on; clicking mirror and condersation in the front passenger head light.