5/2/2024 0 Comments Low coolant lightI only drive this car about 50-80 miles per week, so I am hoping it last me for a few more 10,000s of miles before any major issues need attention. I do not think so, because like I said, the level is the same. I just hope this is not the case with this car. With this being a M103 engine (or whatever the 300 I6 engine is), I know they are prone to HG leaks. Its just where this was the first time I had seen this light come on. Well, when I raised the hood, the coolant level in the tanks is where it always is. If the coolant level stays constant and the low level coolant light comes on then it's likely the switch is bad. If so, it could be a worn out water pump, leaking hose connections, slightly blown head gasket, etc. After you add coolant check the level in the expansion tank regularly to see if you're losing coolant. Now, I am wondering if the sensor is in the reservoir itself, or inside the radiator and could this coming on on a very steep hill be normal?Ĩ6560SEL, there are several potential causes for the low coolant light: 1) coolant level is low due to a leak in the cooling system, 2) a bad low level coolant switch that needs replacement. Also, on my old 380SE, I had seen the coolant level way low in the tank and do not recall the light being on, but since it was a 1985, it may not have had that light. I raised the hood and looked and the reservoir is 1/2 way up, which is where it always is, which is why I was puzzled when the light illuminated. again, it illuminated, but when I leveled back out where I park, it stayed on. I then moved my Lexus in another part of the driveway and had to take the Mercedes back down and up again. its just this time I went on past my turn spot. It may have been coming on all along on that spot, but the way I turn when I am at that grade, the steering wheel hub would block my view of the light. ![]() I have never noticed until today, but when I went up that part of the driveway, I went a little slower then accelerated more on the hill than usual and noticed that for a couple of seconds, the low coolant light illuminated, then went off. In the place where I park my car, I have to go up a rather steep part of my driveway.
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