2003 G270, Coolant Spec

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Sun, 22/10/2017 - 19:24
steve5
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Hi,

For my 2003 G270 Diesel I don't have access to Mercedes coolant.  Does anyone know the spec for what coolant to use?  I looked in my manual, my DVD parts program and googled for a while and don't see the spec anywhere. 

Thanks,

Steve

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Sun, 22/10/2017 - 20:11
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Re: 2003 G270, Coolant Spec

 That's very easy. It's the same coolant as used by any other Mercedes. Today, this is a G05 (Mercedes spec) coolant, but previously it was G48, which is marginally better - at least with cast-iron blocks.

 

if you want to know more, look here, half way down:

http://www.gwoa.co.uk/content/cup-coffee-test​

in the USA, you might find this:

https://hd.valvoline.com/our-products/zerex-g-48

https://www.valvoline.com/our-products/antifreeze-products/g-05-antifreeze-coolant​

 

​or just buy the normal (blue) stuff (G05) from your local MB dealer.

Some is sold ready diluted and ready to use. Others come as concentrate and require diluting 50:50 with water or distilled water, is your local water is 'hard'.

 

 

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