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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | G500 coolant antifreeze I read about the stuff that Mercedes recommends. But I live in Mexico an the only good liquids we have are tequila and beer What common brand (AutoZone) coolant can I use in my G500? | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | RE: G500 coolant antifreeze 4x4abc - 5/24/2018 10:05 PM I read about the stuff that Mercedes recommends. But I live in Mexico an the only good liquids we have are tequila and beer What common brand (AutoZone) coolant can I use in my G500? Zerex G05 gold colored. | ||
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mb230s Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SWFL Vehicle(s): G-less for now, vintage MBs, FJ40 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze Zerex G-05 is good stuff. The most current fluid is G-20 and is blue. I'm guessing any difference is extremely minor but is the current recommendation. | ||
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze no Zerex in la Paz - now what? | ||
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DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze 4x4abc - 5/26/2018 5:18 PM no Zerex in la Paz - now what? Get Karl to bring a couple of gallons when he returns from Kalifornicate? | ||
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze Karl is not able to bring anything this time Amazon Mexico wants for the 3 gal of 50/50 Zerex G05 $160 I will ask the local Mercedes dealer (we have one now that the Mexicans are getting wealthy) wonder how much they are asking | ||
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AlanMcR Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, CA, Los Altos Vehicle(s): G300DT E300DT 230SL Posts: 3500 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze Amazon? https://www.amazon.com.mx/Zerex-ZXGO51-G-05-Antifreeze-Gallon/dp/B01NCA8DFK | ||
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze 1,557 Pesos for 1 gal need 2 = 3,114 Pesos plus 700 Pesos shipping = 3,814 Pesos makes $US 190 at today's exchange rate not a good deal for antifreeze | ||
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J.R. Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Southern Maryland Vehicle(s): 00 G500, 09 911 4S, 11 Cayenne S, 86 280GE (sold) Posts: 828 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze Harald, Here is a link that addresses three variables (water to coolant ratio, and pressure cap [ours are 100bPA approx 14.5 PSI]) as it relates to boiling point. https://durathermfluids.com/pdf/techpapers/pressure-boiling-point.pd... Mercedes recommends 50/50 for the anticorrosion properties but you can go with less coolant with more frequent flush and fill cycles. MB Coolant specs: https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/d/d/en/Spec_310_1.pdf Also, just some random thoughts as I do not know what schedule pressures there are: 1. MB 325 lists one product made/distributed in Mexico: Antifreeze Long Life NF-300 Raloy Lubricantes, S.A. de C.V., Santiago Tianguistenco/MEXICO 2. If the antifreeze you removed from the cooling system is still available, you could pour it back in and top off with distilled water. Then when the "good" new stuff finds its way to you, it is a simple flush and fill. 3. A long time ago, MB identified Anticorrosion agent additive that could be used when not using antifreeze. Per the second link you might be able to use Havoline Xtended Life Inhibitor https://cglapps.chevron.com/msdspds/PDSDetailPage.aspx?docDataId=382... at a ratio of 90/10 (water/inhibitor). It does look like they are now limiting it their OM engines. Edited by J.R. 5/28/2018 7:09 PM | ||
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze all cool J.R. - thank you none of that available in Mexico | ||
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4x4abc Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico Vehicle(s): 02 G500 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze lowest price I could find for Zerex G05 on MercadoLibre (a Mexican version of Amazon) was $45 for 1 gal I need 2 = $90 went to the local Mercedes store (you won't believe the exploding middle class in Mexico) they have the original MB fluid in 1.5 liter bottles for $16 ea I need 4 = $64 not everything at MB is priced out of your range now I'll have to put everything together | ||
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Warren T Extreme Veteran Date registered: May 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle(s): 230GE,300GD,300D Posts: 519 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze Got to love those old low tech 460`s. 4 liters of Prestone pure antifreeze (8 litres when mixed) 12,95 at any parts store. These days we need a course in Antifreeze and auto. transmission oils, even motor oils to service our vehicles and then pay through the nose for their spect`d products. A lot of it is just marketing bullshit. Warren | ||
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NHDave Extreme Veteran Date registered: Dec 2013 Location: Seacoast NH. Vehicle(s): 2004 AMG Posts: 464 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze ^^^Isn't that the truth! Since owning a MB..I've suddenly became afraid to do any service without proper fluid specs..... In the past..any antifreeze worked! MB has us over thinking every fluid used, as if it was under warranty. Coming from a german...so german!!! Best 4X4abc | ||
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louwdj Veteran Date registered: Feb 2007 Location: Johannesburg South Africa Vehicle(s): 89 W460 230GE 5 door; 82 W123 230e; 99 W210 E240 Posts: 139 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze For some time now, here in South Africa, Mercedes Anti-freeze has been the cheapest of all, including Autozone. For a few years their MB229.5 engine oil too, was even cheaper than Castrol Magnatec but a recent heavy price hike has now put it on a par with other brands. My philoshopy: always check prices with MB first. | ||
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H1LM002G55 Expert Date registered: Mar 2010 Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah Vehicle(s): 500 GE, G55, LM002, H1 Posts: 1796 | Re: G500 coolant antifreeze Mercedes building in programmed obsolescence for their cars. | ||
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