Mercedes Check Coolant Level Warning - Checking and Adding Antifreeze Coolant 2015 Mercedes C300
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Everyone hates car issues but in this video I have an easy fix for Mercedes owners that see the message that says “Check coolant level - See owner’s manual”. Well the owner’s manual was no help so I made this video to help you. But before you follow the steps in this video you have to WAIT UNTIL YOUR ENGINE IS COLD! So first thing before you head out in the morning find and open the coolant overflow bottle in the left side of the engine compartment.
When I opened my coolant cap I could see that it is low. The coolant should be at a level that covers all the white plastic inside. Also take note of the coolant color while the cap is open. Mine uses pink. Then I went to the Mercedes dealership and bought a gallon of antifreeze. It cost me about $38 and was pretty much the same price as what I saw online. Plus I had reassurance I had the right type for my 2015 C300.
This antifreeze is concentrated and has to be mixed with distilled water. Depending on the year the part number for your Mercedes might be different than mine. The nice thing is that on the side of the official bottle I was able to confirm that this is pink antifreeze which is what I needed.
Also there's no need to mix the entire bottle so I filled a smaller container with distilled water and mixed an equal amount of antifreeze to it. This needs to be a 50/50 mix. With the half and half mixture of coolant and distilled water, simply pour it into the coolant bottle until it just covers the white plastic “T” inside. When done just wipe up any coolant that may have spilled and replace the coolant cap tightly.
When I started my C300 I didn’t see the low coolant message anymore. And after a week of driving I haven’t seen the coolant warning since. The last thing I want to emphasize is to ONLY CHECK YOUR COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD! Plus make note of the color of your coolant before buying. My 2015 C300 uses pink but prior years might use blue. Also the price I paid at the Mercedes dealership was pretty much what I would’ve paid online.
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THANKS! This is the only video I found that was useful, of a whole bunch I watched, about where the "fill line" is when refilling the tank. The manual was of minimal help, if any at all.
Awesomely clear video, along with instructions on what to check and how much coolant you need. Fingers crossed my coolant leak from the tank goes away, didn't know about that maximum level measurement!
Excellent video! Thanks for the detailed instructions 🙏
You saved my day. Thank you for your great short video.
This is the best video for adding coolant to Mercedes this model, very clear instruction. Thank you!
Thank you so much for making this video. Now I can fix mine with ease.
Thank you for this topping up today, Texas 105 degree days evaporated some enough to kick on sensor.
Thank you so much! Clear & concise!
The only thing missing was how to open the hood - had to refer to another video for that but this was extremely straightforward and helpful. Thank you!
Oh yeah! The hood release is kinda integrated under the dash and not necessarily apparent when feeling for it! Thanks for watching!
Wow
omfg, don't drive
After watching 3 pointless videos i found yours that helped me with my CLA 2014, thank you.
Did you refill your 2014 cla on your own? Mine is also low, afraid to do it on my own
Really helpful, thanks for sharing.
Thank you boss just what I was looking for!
You’re welcome! Glad my Mercedes coolant video helped! Thanks for watching!
Great video and has informed me on what to do
Nice! Glad my Mercedes coolant tutorial was helpful! This reminds me I need to check my coolant levels again!
Amazing,, thanks for sharing this video.
You’re welcome! I’m glad my Mercedes coolant tutorial was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Nice work 👍
Thanks for help 🌹🌹
Thanks - exactly what I needed to know, explained simply.
You’re welcome! My video on the Mercedes coolant was helpful!
Thanks a ton!!!! I might be able to do this myself!!
You’re welcome! Just make sure your engine is cold before opening the coolant reservoir. First thing in the morning is best.
@@TheRenderQ I did check the coolant!! Went to autozone and didn’t have to mix it with water. It came ready 50/50 so I just poured it on in. I might be doing a lot more of this thanks to you!! To hell with a mechanic! Lol
Hi thank you for the video, do you need to bleed air after Adding Antifreeze Coolant?
W204 C250 built Dec 2013 and has blue anti-freeze. Apparently hard to get from Mercedes stealerships now because it has been superseded by pink anti-freeze to comply with emission/pollution regulations. If you have blue and cannot locate it you will have to have a complete coolant flush and re-fill with pink.
The type of water is another issue. De-mineralised is recommended. Distilled water rips the ions out of the engine metal. There are conflicting theories on which type of water to use.
These Mercedes cars are very well engineered but are temperamental and fussy like f**ales.
The Mercedes owner’s car manual mentions filling coolant to the level marker but doesn’t describe what or where that marker is. This video supplied the information that Mercedes overlooked when they printed the manual.
Thanks for explaining what perplexed me until I searched the internet to get the information I needed.
Thank you very much.
Thank you!
TANKS bro !
Quick question it’s that normal to add some every year ?
Perfect!
Can you explain how to check the level of the intercooler coolant level?
Ty
How big is the coolant tank ?
Thanks.
The colllor depend on the car’s year if built?
How did you find out the correct coolant for your mercedes?
Are pink and blue the only coolant colors (for Mercedes at least)?
And thanks for the short and straight to the point video! Very helpful
Yellow too. But honestly i don't think it matters much
Thank you great video!
You’re welcome! I’m glad my Mercedes coolant video was helpful! This reminds me I should check my coolant level soon!
@@TheRenderQ my light been popping on for awhile now and your video was quick and simple 👍
2008 e63 mine says this but coolant stays full???
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orange temperature light on my mercedes. What is that please??
The question should be why does it goes down. My 2021 GLC300 loses about 1/4 inch below the T ever month after I fill it 1/4 inches above the T. Brought it to a Benz dealer and they said it is not leaking anywhere but it must be going somewhere.?
Can you help me check it when my engine is coold
@2:07 for safety, your hands should always be on top of the steering wheel not underhand.
In an emergency this bad habit can get you in trouble. Thsnks for great videos. Cheers :)
would this process work for an A class?
My only question is how long can you drive as normal after seeing that msge for the first time?
I got this message on my 2014 s550 where’s the coolant resavuar
Hey I live in New York, do you think it’s possible for me to buy my Antifreeze Agent from a dealership near me ?
Yes! For sure you will be able to buy the correct antifreeze from your local Mercedes dealership! Hope this helps!
did your coolant turned a bit to orange after time ? I top up with pink as well but after some days it turned to almost orange
YEP that’s the same on mine
Is W205 2015 C200 model good to buy? Is it good for a first time car buy? What are the issues with a used car?
I really like my W205 C300! It looks good and has decent power to make it fun to drive. For a first car it might be a bit expensive but you can find ones that are 4-5 years old that are quite affordable. I’ve hear repairs on a Mercedes can be expensive but so far mine has not had any issues.
@@TheRenderQ thank you so much.
Did you try just going to the service area and getting a free top off?
Have you been to a Merc dealer service lately? They would still have a SA write it up and at least the two dealers in my city youre talking a couple hours spent there. I bought a gallon on Zerek G40 50/50 premixed for $17. Just top off in the morn when you get warning and Go!
Did you find out what was wrong with the cooling system? Is coolant leak a common problem for this car?
I have filled up with coolant but message keeps coming on saying to Topup coolant. Any ideas??
you must have a leak somewhere
Where do you get the Mercedes antifreeze from? Thank you
I bought my coolant for my C300 at the Mercedes dealership. It’s the best way to get the right coolant for your model. You can see my bill in the video of how much I paid. Hope this helps!
What happens if the level is full
Now the question is why has your coolant level dropped below minimum when it should not ?
Exactly
YEA HES LEAKING COOLANT. NOW HE GOTTA FIND OUT WHERE ITS LEAKING FROM. OR YOU JUST GONNA BE DUMPING COOLING AND CHECKING IT EVERY DAY OR OTHER DEPENDING ON HOW FAST AND BIG THE LEAK IS.
I own two Benz’s and have gotten this message at least once on both of them no leaks I park them both in a garage idk and can’t explain it but I’ve definitely had to add before
@@DunsKicks it's definitely a leak. Hopefully it's not an internal leak!
@@DunsKicksprobably not a leak
After changing the coolant, the check coolant light came on, can anyone explain
Your coolant level sensor is probably damaged.
Where do usually lost the coolant
I’m not sure why the coolant level drops or where it goes. I don’t see any coolant on my driveway. Maybe it could be a slow leak. But I had my car into my mechanic recently and he didn’t see anything. It’s been quite awhile but 2 weeks ago I had to refill the coolant again. But it’s been a long time since the last time I added more.
Cls550 2014 mines blue
Mine is full and telling me that
Sounds like the sensor is duff my guy
Why did it drop
I’m not sure why the coolant became low. There’s no leak that I can see.
@@TheRenderQ I think it’s normal with Mercedes since they put sensor for it, we got 2018 c300 with only 20k on it and it yesterday the light came on after 4 years of owning it
Great video , but you do know you could have just filled it up with the distilled water right? You wouldn't have thrown off the entire mix by very much. And it's really only important if you live in very cold weather. Otherwise just fill the overflow container up with distilled water. No need to spend 40 X dollars on antifreeze. Just thought you should know.
Can you explain? I just got the check coolant message on my dashboard for my Benz.
sheesh man. i just looked at my coolant tank, it's really low. i afraid to drive it, so i took Uber to Mercedes dealer, website shows closed at 530pm, when i got there 520pm, they already closed! the guy there said parts dept closed at 430pm. then they should update their hours on the website! i just wasted 25$ on uber (round trip). going to give them 1 star review. just add distilled water is fine? i dont wanna be cheap and save 40 bucks and damaged my Mercedes engine. i going back to mercedes dealer tommororw morning.
@@vgm006 you deserve to waste the money your clearly wasting😂😂
Made 1 big mistake you did not check for leaks
Coolant is coolant ?
These days different brands have different coolant requirements! I’ve noticed this especially on German cars. It’s best to check your owner’s manual to determine what coolant you need. Even with Mercedes it depends on the year of the car.
Coolant is coolant 🤣 🤣🤣🤣 that Mercedes wants you to buy it from them that’s a different narrative
@@ellocon33 really…..I guess oil is oil. Transmission fluid is all the same also….
@@moisesperez4659 I mean you ask my Amg gt to confirm bud
@@ellocon33 I also have an amg by the way. W204 c63 m156 and I do not use any fluid on it either.
Why is mine purple ? It’s a 4matic c300
2014 below models use different color
@@Nyflama oh well mine is 2015 but i got the help thank you tho
I have a c300 4matic and mine is pink.
@@Arkayvlogs how did you figure out what color? I can’t see anything from the top
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mine is still showing