Which Antifreeze for an E220 CDi - MBClub UK

tamrsoft · 20-12-2005, 09:53 AM

Does anyone know the recommended spec for current MB cars, I have heard that you should only use the MB product (expensive), however Halfords expensive brand is quoted at MB spec 325.3 and is a more realistically priced product (about £15 per 5 litres)

KLP 92 · 20-12-2005, 10:07 AM

I use either the MB antifreeze or Mobil 1 antifreeze in my cars.

I doubt there's much difference in other brands of antifreeze apart from the make and price.

nickmann · 20-12-2005, 10:24 AM

The MB coolant is about £7.50 for 1.5 litres, which you then dilute 1:1 to give 3 litres for £7.50

Dieselman · 25-12-2005, 04:23 PM

ANy antifreeze designed for mixed metal engines should do. The three year life stuff is better.

Blue = 2 year life
Dark green = 3 year
red = 5 year

AMGBoy · 27-12-2005, 05:24 PM

MB coolant is as good as any for 5 litres its about £20

janner · 28-12-2005, 01:05 PM

Not sure about the newer engines but I know if you use cheap antifreeze in older engines the waterpump and headgasket are far more likely to fail.
For the tiny difference in price I'd stick with the MB stuff.

20-12-2005, 09:53 AM	#1
tamrsoft Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Shawford, Hampshire Car: E220 CDi (2001) Posts: 173	Which Antifreeze for an E220 CDi Does anyone know the recommended spec for current MB cars, I have heard that you should only use the MB product (expensive), however Halfords expensive brand is quoted at MB spec 325.3 and is a more realistically priced product (about £15 per 5 litres)

20-12-2005, 10:07 AM	#2
KLP 92 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: London Car: Mercedes S600, SL600, C250TD Posts: 2,672	I use either the MB antifreeze or Mobil 1 antifreeze in my cars. I doubt there's much difference in other brands of antifreeze apart from the make and price.

20-12-2005, 10:24 AM	#3
nickmann Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2003 Car: Porsche 911 Posts: 675	The MB coolant is about £7.50 for 1.5 litres, which you then dilute 1:1 to give 3 litres for £7.50

25-12-2005, 04:23 PM	#4
Dieselman Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2003 Car: Peugeot 403 Convertible Posts: 28,804	ANy antifreeze designed for mixed metal engines should do. The three year life stuff is better. Blue = 2 year life Dark green = 3 year red = 5 year

27-12-2005, 05:24 PM	#5
AMGBoy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2005 Car: any mercedes Posts: 114	MB coolant is as good as any for 5 litres its about £20

28-12-2005, 01:05 PM	#6
janner Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2003 Car: E320 Turbo Technics Posts: 2,664	Not sure about the newer engines but I know if you use cheap antifreeze in older engines the waterpump and headgasket are far more likely to fail. For the tiny difference in price I'd stick with the MB stuff.

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