When i do a coolant flush, is the Mercedes Coolant the only answer, or can i buy another that meets Mercedes Specs at a lower price?

1987 300SDL

Zerex G-05 is another alternative to the Mercedes coolant; in fact, I think it is the only other option. I forget who makes it though..one of those companies that you can find anywhere. However, I have never seen it in person, and people on the forum have noted that it can be hard to find. Perhaps NAPA?
I also don't know if there is a price difference, but I think it is cheaper.

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Dan
2005 E320 CDI - 246k
1987 300SDL TD05-16g, Herlevi pump, Elbe manifold, 2.47 LSD - 213k
Past: 1987 300D - 264k

The Mercedes coolant itsn't that expensive. I just got mine at the dealership. I didn't want to spend time tracking down an alternative.

-Jason

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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.

Zerex G-05 is the Mercedes coolant in a Zerex bottle. NAPA is where I've found it.

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Gone to the dark side

- Jeff

NAPA, O'Rileys, Murrys, AutoZone, etc. They all have it or can get it.

$10-13/gal

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Michael LaFleur

'05 E320 CDI - 86,000 miles
'86 300SDL - 360,000 miles
'85 300SD - 150,000 miles (sold)
'89 190D - 120,000 miles (sold)
'85 300SD - 317,000 miles (sold)
'98 ML320 - 270,000 miles (sold)
'75 300D - 170,000 miles (sold)
'83 Harley Davidson FLTC (Broken again) :-(
'61 Plymouth Valiant - 60k mikes
2004 Papillon (Oliver)
2005 Tzitzu (Griffon)
2009 Welsh Corgi (Buba)

G 05

Prevalent everywhere...in Gold Plastic gallon jugs.

("Once in a While" AutoZone will have an online coupon...Two for One)

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'84 300SD sold
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