Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: McBenz on May 22, 2020, 18:04:34

Title: Best radiator fluid for a 230 SL
Post by: McBenz on May 22, 2020, 18:04:34

I just drained my cooling system and would like to replace the radiator fluid with what works best for our older engines and the aluminum parts related to the cooling system. I see that there is a blue G48 out there that seems to be recommended for MB vehicles. Not sure if its mainly for newer engines or not. Over the years I have used mainly the old style Preston (lime green). Is there a favorite out there for our older, aluminum parts based cooling system?

Thanks,

Mark

Title: Re: Best radiator fluid for a 230 SL
Post by: FGN59 on May 22, 2020, 19:02:50

MB sells its own formula referenced MB 325.0 that is the recommended coolant for our engines.

Title: Re: Best radiator fluid for a 230 SL
Post by: mrfatboy on May 22, 2020, 19:42:23

Buy 2. Free shipping👍

https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/Q1030004

Title: Re: Best radiator fluid for a 230 SL
Post by: McBenz on May 24, 2020, 04:24:19

great, thanks guys.

Title: Re: Best radiator fluid for a 230 SL
Post by: FGN59 on May 24, 2020, 07:23:31

By the way, it says so on the container, but the formula must be mixed with an equal amount of pure (distilled) water (1 for 1)

Title: Re: Best radiator fluid for a 230 SL
Post by: McBenz on May 24, 2020, 22:09:38

got it.