Mercedes Benz Radiator Cleaning Guide: Let Your Car Dissipate Heat Worry Free

The following is the relevant content for cleaning Mercedes Benz radiators:

Preparation before cleaning

Tool materials: An air pump, high-pressure water gun, soft bristled brush, cleaning agent, protective gloves, glasses, etc. need to be prepared. If cleaning the interior, coolant should also be prepared.

Safety protection: Before cleaning, ensure that the engine has completely cooled down. It is generally safer to wait for 1-2 hours after parking to prevent burns

External cleaning.

Preliminary cleaning: First, use an air pump to blow away large particles, debris, dust, etc. on the surface of the radiator. Try to blow them outward from the inside of the engine compartment as much as possible, so that the dust and debris are directly blown outside the car. If it is not possible to operate from the inside, you can also blow them from the outside in, but be careful to avoid dust entering the engine compartment.

Deep cleaning: mix the detergent with water in a certain proportion, load it into a spray, spray the mixture evenly on the surface of the water tank and condenser, wait for a few minutes for the liquid to work, and then spray the surface with a high-pressure water gun. Note that the pressure of the water gun should not be too high to avoid skewing the radiator, and finally blow dry the water.

Internal cleaning

Drain coolant: Find the drain bolt at the bottom of the radiator and drain the coolant into a suitable container. Pay attention to the toxicity of the coolant and dispose of it properly.

Rinse the interior: Mix specialized radiator cleaning agent with warm water and pour it into the radiator, soak for a period of time, then rinse with clean water until the flowing water becomes.

 clear. Alternatively, use a soft bristled brush to gently scrub the internal fins to help remove stubborn dirt.

Recharge coolant: After cleaning, add an appropriate amount of coolant according to the vehicle manual and check if the coolant level is within the normal range.