Thread: Too much funk?
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 11:41 PM
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Default Re: Too much funk?
Originally Posted by JHM2K
I spoke with Steve last night regarding the coolant color, he said there was a MB-approved fluid that was orange. No junk in the coolant itself, it's clean and crystal clear.

I bought the car with 42K on the clock, 52K on it now and the fluid is as clear as apple juice. So, I don't think there's anything to be overly concerned with. Nonetheless, I will do a full flush and fill with the MB blue.

We did some open-heart surgery on the car this morning, she was definitely nasty. The intercooler was misting every sensor after it, the IAT sensor was completely coated. MAP sensor was relatively clean but it was generating a code.

I think the pictures speak for themselves
Looking at the color I think it is orange and therefore be Dex-Cool an OAT coolant, I have looked for other orange coolants and I cannot find any. Dex-Cool (OAT) an G05 (HOAT) do not mix. OAT is generally avoided from what I see.

I too would like to replace mine with the blue OEM coolant but it may be hard to find. MB coolant is G05 and as such the blue will mix with the yellow Valvoline G05 no problem. Local MB shops probably use Valvoline G05 anyway and it may come in a MB bottle at twice the price according to my research.

I am resigned to using the yellow coolant.
 
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