Staying Cool on the Road—With a Coolant Flush

Noticing your engine getting too hot under the Tallahassee sun? After all, it’s hard to find a more annoying situation than pulling over on the highway because smoke begins emitting from under the hood of your German luxury cruiser. Thankfully, the issue can be solved with a service as simple as a coolant flush—and when you work with us, we only allow certified and factory-trained Mercedes-Benz technicians to repair your vehicle—meaning these experts know accurate measures for virtually any ride that comes to mind, from the C-Class to the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R Coupe loaded with supercar specs. So, help put an end to your car troubles today by scheduling a Mercedes-Benz coolant flush service in Tallahassee at Capital Eurocars Mercedes-Benz.

How Do I Know I Need a Coolant Flush?

Thankfully, it’s not a mystery to know when you need a coolant flush—the instant your Mercedes-Benz vehicle begins to overheat, there’s a good sign it’s time to schedule this service. Even if you don’t need a coolant flush, you’re still coming out ahead since overheating could be a sign of a more serious issue, like a leak in your coolant system or contaminants preventing your radiator from doing its job. However, sometimes your car won’t overheat but instead leaks coolant fluids under your vehicle and conducts a knocking sound when you accelerate on the road. Even if you don’t notice the above signs, pop your hood and see if you can spot any debris in your coolant or inhale funky scents, as all these issues can be solved with a quick coolant flush.

What’s Causing Overheating Issues in my Mercedes-Benz Ride

Your overheating issues could result from a variety of problems—even matters as subtle as a water pump failure. Since your serpentine belt works like a pulley system, any kinks or damage caused from particles and debris prevents your water from flowing to your cooling system, which results in overheating on the go. Other times, leaks in your radiator or hoses prevent water from properly circulating through your motor, which leads to your coolant and fluids draining out and leaking, or hindering proper cooling when you hit the highway. When leaks aren’t an issue, thermostat failures cause overheating. After all, your thermostat controls your temperatures and regulate how much coolant enters your powertrain—so when your engine gets hot, the thermostat helps with rapid cooling—but when your thermostat registers chilled temperatures, the system won’t allow in as much coolant, which can lead to rapid overheating. Whenever a coolant flush doesn’t stop your overheating, our technicians know to look for the above issues to help prevent a slippery slope of expensive repairs from ensuing.

But What Does a Coolant Flush Do?

As the name implies, your coolant (also known as antifreeze) helps your radiator cool off when your motor gets roaring, which ultimately helps your powertrain remain cool as well, whether you’re hitting high speeds or enjoy a smooth cruise through Panama City. Even when you’re not experiencing car troubles, you’ll still need to keep your coolant fresh in warm climates (like those found in Florida) to help prevent overheating issues.

Like most other fluids you put in your Mercedes-Benz car or SUV, particles and debris will build up over time, and they’ll cause issues like corrosion to your radiator if not removed—so, a coolant flush helps remove these contaminants by mixing a cleaner, water, and new coolant to push out your old fluids. Also, this service helps keep your corrosion and build-ups under control to help prevent future leaks from forming or getting out of hand. As a rule of thumb, you’ll want to perform this service every 30,000 miles to help keep your temperatures and cooling system regulated.

Riding Cool in the FL Sun: Coolant Flushes in Tallahassee

No need to settle with an overheating cruise—instead, help keep your drives smooth and repairs to a minimum by scheduling your Mercedes-Benz coolant flush service at Capital Eurocars Mercedes-Benz in Tallahassee. While you’re here, we aim to help in any way possible, whether it’s letting you know it’s time for an engine coolant flush or delivering expert advice to help your drives remain in premium condition—it’s only the start of how we step up as your local Mercedes-Benz service center.