Mercedes-Benz 300 TD-TURBO DIESEL 1985, Owner'S Manual

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Checking Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc.
Federal version
Checking Coolant Level
The coolant level can be checked
visually at the transparent coolant
reservoir.
To check the coolant level, the vehicle
must be parked on level ground.
The coolant level must reach:
The marking (1, arrow) on the
reservoir when the engine is cold.
Approx. 2 cm /0.8 in higher when the
engine is at operating tem perature.
California version
Adding Coolant
If a small am ount of coolant has to be
added (due to evaporation of water),
plain water can be used.
If a larger quantity of coolant has to
be added, a 50/50 m ixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze should
be used.
Warning!
Do not remove pressure cap on
coolant reservoir if engine tem pera­
ture is above 90° C /194° F. Allow
enginge to cool down before rem ov­
ing cap. The coolant reservoir co n ­
tains hot water and is under pressure.
Using a rag, turn cap to firs t notch to
relieve excess pressure. If opened
immediately, hot scalding fluid and
steam will be blown out under
pressure.
The drain plugs fo r the cooling
system are located on the right-hand
side on the engine block and the
b o tto m of the radiator.
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