coolant water

[AY8686]

Anyone knows where to purchase coolant water? my e class w212 came out " top up coolant" error message

[Ah Bui]

Just add water...

[Machi]

Monitor again after topping up water...

If the message comes up again, better to go ws for a check.

There may be a leak somewhere...

[AY8686]

Just add water...

bro, distilled water or just normal tap water 

[Ah Bui]

Evian Water would be the best....

[AY8686]

thxs bro

[level z]

HI TS

 

i top up mine with tap water .. so far no problem ..

[denwee]

Yes, as all other members have responded.

 

Wait for engine to cool down, just top up with tap water will do.

 

Monitor situation, if this happens again then it could be due to several other issues such as some leaking hoses, leaking coolant tank or worse a faulty fan motor.

 

One other gauge to watch out is the engine temperature ... does it overheats?  if so do check the fan if it is still spinning.  If it is not then very likely its the fan motor which is the most expensive fault than the others

[Old-MAN]

IIRC, the original MB coolant is blue, it would be best to use the coolant rather than water as the heat distribution might be different.

 

If your tangki aka radiator got no more coolant, it may be a better idea to seek professional help as it might be broken, if not fix might lead to bigger issues.

 

病从浅中医。。。。

[Ricebandit]

Use distilled water.. tap water and mineral water will build up limescale on the inside of the radiator and head, and they are also slightly conductive, which will lead to corrosion inside the radiator, water pump, and head. Mix 50-50 MB coolant and water, as the MB coolant has anti-corrosive additives. Too much coolant is also no good, as it will actually impede the ability of the water to transfer heat. 

[AY8686]

bros, i top up distilled water last sunday but today the top up coolant error came up... Went to check for leaks and cracks on piping but not shown, even floor wasnt stained with anything??? 

Any idea??

[level z]

If there is air in the system, the level will drop after circulation.. Top up again when engine is cold n monitor again

If warning comes on again after re-top up then I suggest you should get a workshop to check it .. Could be internal leak

[blackmercs]

bros, i top up distilled water last sunday but today the top up coolant error came up... Went to check for leaks and cracks on piping but not shown, even floor wasnt stained with anything??? 

Any idea??

Go back to yr regular ws ask them to a pressure test after top up. Check the interior flooring under the carpet.

[Machi]

Not to scare you...

Very worst case, coolant water can leak and go into gear box... Hear say one... Dunno if anyone here got hear this before...

[blackmercs]

Not to scare you...

Very worst case, coolant water can leak and go into gear box... Hear say one... Dunno if anyone here got hear this before...

Possible!! Kopi C gao gao!!

[kepiting1sg]

Not to scare you...

Very worst case, coolant water can leak and go into gear box... Hear say one... Dunno if anyone here got hear this before...

Other than a coolant system failure - leaking radiator, faulty radiator pressure cap, stuck thermostat causing overheat, faulty or leaking water pump, or can be blown top gasket where water can leak into engine and mixed with engine oil.

BlackMerc- why got coolant under floor carpet ? Mens - lai ang arh!

[level z]

why got coolant under floor carpet ? Mens - lai ang arh!

 

The heat from the coolant is used to mix with the air con cold air when there is a need to adjust to higher temp, especially in cold country for heating purpose of de fogging of the front windscreen during rain/snow.