Plastic ages, 10-15 years is about I expect out of a modern plastic/aluminum radiator. At the 10 year mark I start changing heater hoses, water pump, and t stat as preventive maintiance.


Nothing lasts forever.

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2006 CL500
2009 C300 4matic
1969 280SE
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