Don`t buy the 50/50 mix. why buy 2 quarts of water? unless you are buying it for the convience. also don`t know it the water is distilled or just hose water.

I bought one at OSH last summer. didn`t realize it was 50/50 mix.
I usually buy the concentrate and mix my own in a 2 1/2 gallon container.

Charlie---------- I just read this, they do use distilled water



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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

The main reason you use the clear stuff is for a 10 degree F cooler engine. Mine was running a little hot until Pierre changed it out during maintenance. That's why you are supposed to use the OEM recommended, rather than the green.

Green happens to be back in my car until I can afford to change it, . . . only because the mechanic who replaced the radiator during minus 30 weather got the wrong stuff . . . (well, it was in the middle of Minnesota in winter). Phil had the new radiator there the next day, and I didn't even inquire if there was an MBZ mechanic in that town. As it was, the locals were coming out to see the car, as it was an oddity there. the local car wash offered me a free wash and wax cause they wanted to see what a real MBZ looked like cleaned up . . . LOL . ..I kid you not!!!

But the engine does run cooler with the recommended coolant.

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1983 300D, the "Avocado"
1976 240D, 4-spd the "Pumpkin", SOLD to Pierre
1984 190D, 2.2L, 5-spd, my intro to MBZ diesels, crashed into in 2002

The primary reason to use the recommended coolant is the improved effectiveness and added longevity of the anticorrosion chemistry. Either way, the "coolant" is the same - ethylene glycol.

It's got a ford label, but just like going to the mercedes dealer it's the same thing in a different bottle. Same yellow color.

-J

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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket

Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states!
Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels.
2014 Cadillac ELR
2013 Fiat 500E.

all NAPA's have G-05. I just bough one yesterday, its a gold bottle. $13.

Not all have it in stock though. Mine had to order it... but yes, they should probably all be able to GET it.

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1992 300D 2.5T
1980 Euro 300D (sadly, sold)
1998 Jetta TDI, 132K "Rudy"
1974 Triumph TR6
1999 Saab 9-5 wagon (wife's)

My NAPA would not order in less than a case, so I passed. Finally found it at Andersens in Columbus, Ohio, but it was the 50/50. Bought it anyway.

Got a gal today at Napa
$13
got it for the volvo which just got a junkyard nissend rtadiator

the benz has a new behr so hopefully Enrique added the right coolant
I think he did its almost clear.

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83 500 SEC Euro 198K