Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Check/Add Engine Coolant Antifreeze

If the coolant level is too low, you will get a Check Coolant Level See Operator’s Manual or Coolant Too Hot Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off. This guide provides instructions on adding and checking the Engine Coolant level on the Mercedes Benz GLA Class.

How to Check Engine Coolant/Antifreeze Level on a Mercedes-Benz

What you will need

• Engine Coolant for Mercedes-Benz
  • Mixture: 50 Antifreeze /50 Distilled water
  • See MB 310.1 Specifications

Procedure

1. Open the hood. Go to the driver’s seat and pull the hood release lever below the dashboard. Then go in front of the vehicle, unlock the hood latch, and pull the hood up.  Use the hood support rod to hold the hood up.
2. Locate the coolant reservoir. You can find the coolant reservoir on the passenger side of the engine compartment. The color of the reservoir tank is black and has a black cover on it.
3. Check for leaks. Look for signs of coolant leakage, light color residue, or a stain around the radiator cap, on the hoses throughout the engine compartment, and on the radiator itself.  A leak could cause your engine to overheat, so it is essential to check your coolant regularly. 
4. Ensure the engine is cooled down before removing the cover/cap. The engine temperature must be below forty degrees Celsius, or you risk getting burned. Cooling systems are pressurized, and you risk getting burned by removing the cover when the engine is hot. It will take at least fifteen to thirty minutes to cool down your machine, depending on how long you had the engine running.
5. Slowly remove the cap for the coolant reservoir by turning it counterclockwise. Use a folded (multi-thickness) dry towel on top of the cap. If the coolant is still hot, you will have at least some protection from the heat and steam blast.
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7. Add the engine coolant into the reservoir tank. An average cooling system in a vehicle will hold five liters of engine coolant, a mixture of antifreeze and water.
8. Put the cover back into the engine coolant reservoir.  When you’re done adding the coolant to the reservoir, put the cap back on it, then tighten it by turning it clockwise.
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Capacity

The total capacity for the cooling system on a Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class is 8.2 quarts or 7.8 L. You may only need one to two quarts to top off the coolant.

We hope you find the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class Check/Add Engine Coolant Antifreeze guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mercedes-Benz.

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