Notes on coolant level - AH20.00-P-1142-01GZB

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ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 273, 276, 642 in MODEL 251

ENGINE 113, 156, 272, 273, 629 in MODEL 164

ENGINE 642 (except 642.940) in MODEL 164 (except 164.120/122)

Model 164

The coolant level on a cold engine must reach up to the marking (arrow) in the coolant expansion reservoir.

If the coolant is warm, the coolant level in the coolant expansion reservoir is approx. 1 cm above the marking (arrow).

Fig 1: Locating Coolant Expansion Reservoir Mark - Model 164

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Model 251

The coolant level on a cold engine must reach up to the marking (arrow) in the coolant expansion reservoir.

If the coolant is warm, the coolant level in the coolant expansion reservoir is approx. 1 cm above the marking (arrow).

Fig 2: Locating Coolant Expansion Reservoir Mark - Model 251

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA