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Originally Posted by CamelotShadow
Good thread
I hope I don;t have to do it
What does the right coolant look like?
Mine has a bery slight greenish yellow tinge
but when dipped into a a white cloth the liquid is colorless.
Would that be the right stuff?
I just got the car w no records so I am doing alot of guessing
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If you don't know the service history on the car then assume it needs everything. You can see the brake fluid in the reservoir, it should be clear with a yellowish (or in some cases Blue if its ATE blue fluid) tint. MB Antifreeze looks yellowish. What model do you have? If its the 123 series then the radiator fluid is somewhat less important than on a later model with an aluminum head. Still the stuff deteriorates over time and can start rusting the heater lines (MB uses steel pipes in places that are susceptable to electrolysis) and the water pump, etc.
A good flush and refill the cooling system is recommended every 2 years or sooner if you do a lot of driving.