Hi folks, just flushed the coolant system clear ready for a new expansion tank, in the past I have used this which I believe is up to MB spec.

Our brands over here are different to US, if we can get some of the recommendations seen here they are normally pretty expensive.






http://mannol.de/en/?action=accessory_chemical_preview&name=Hightec%20Antifreeze%20AG13

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)

when I was there in UK (circa 05) - BASF coolants were available at motorfactors and was not too bad in price, you need the BASF G05 formula. Its an ancient spec from mercedes benz but works best in these engines.

If you want to go absolutely bonkers you can go buy Shell ELC and forget it for the next million miles.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

That Mannol stuff looks okay, used in most high end marques (and NATO) so should be good enough for my old tug

Not had any probs before, just wondered if others had tried it.

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)

you need cavitation protection with diesels, this coolant looks similar to GM Dexcool which works okay with a lot of engines.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

Yup, this was the other product which one a 'Best Buy' award.

Again, spec looks okay, used in my W210 for 9 years without any leaks or issues.

TRIPLE QX Blue Antifreeze/Coolant 5Ltr

Our High quality Blue Antifreeze and Coolant has a powerful formula with 2 years protection for all seasons. It is suitable for any vehicle currently using Blue antifreeze / coolant and meets BC6589 (1992) Standard. Awarded BEST BUY by Car Mechanics Magazine based on heat / frost resistance and value for money!

Performance Level
BS6580 (2010)
ASTM D 3306 & ASTM D 4985
SAE J 1034
AFNOR NF R 15601
Protection:
50:50 mix - Up to -36c
33:67 mix - up to -20c

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David


1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)