[Dc187]

I really don't want to do a flush and searching through the forums most of the answers are vague or confusing.
Simple question is what can I use to top off my smart I'm right below the min line.

I hear the general consensus G 05 coolant.
Problem is that it is yellow coolant and mine is blue do I mix them? Manufacturers warn not to mix but everyone keeps suggesting G05.....

what do I do help please.
2008 Smart Cabrio


Your guidance will be much appreciated!

 

[jzchen]

G48 is what I buy and use. It is a similar color at least (I am slightly green color blind)...

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[Mailman]

Pentosin (Blue) was the oem fill for a lot of European cars, including Smart.
It's still used in BMWs and Volvos; maybe go to their service dept and get some?

Here's a Rockauto link for the 451, but yes, don't mix colors.

2008 SMART FORTWO 1000cc L3 Coolant / Antifreeze | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

 

[jzchen]

Is 325.0 the correct Sheet No.?

I think it is but not certain:

MB 325.0 - Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents - Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids

<p>Application area in all passenger vehicles and passenger vehicle engines produced until April 2014 Application area in commercial vehicles and industrial engines according MB BeVo 310.1</p>

bevo.mercedes-benz.com

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[Bob Ricewasser]

I wouldn't worry about the coolant level being just below the minimum line when cold. If you want to top it off, I would add some distilled water to bring it up to the lower line on the recovery bottle. Make sure the cap is tight & check periodically.

 

[Dc187]

Is 325.0 the correct Sheet No.?

I think it is but not certain:

MB 325.0 - Anticorrosion/antifreeze agents - Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Operating Fluids

<p>Application area in all passenger vehicles and passenger vehicle engines produced until April 2014 Application area in commercial vehicles and industrial engines according MB BeVo 310.1</p>

bevo.mercedes-benz.com

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Thank you looks like my local stores have some G48 I'll be picking up some of that after checking out the spec sheet,
thank you everyone for your answers I really appreciate it. I live in montana and we do not have a dealership here lol.
Imust rely on the knowledge of the internet.

 

[Dc187]

I wouldn't worry about the coolant level being just below the minimum line when cold. If you want to top it off, I would add some distilled water to bring it up to the lower line on the recovery bottle. Make sure the cap is tight & check periodically.

I live in montana so the suggestions of adding water is a no go for me as we have some of the harshest winters in the states!

 

[Dc187]

Pentosin (Blue) was the oem fill for a lot of European cars, including Smart.
It's still used in BMWs and Volvos; maybe go to their service dept and get some?

Here's a Rockauto link for the 451, but yes, don't mix colors.

2008 SMART FORTWO 1000cc L3 Coolant / Antifreeze | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

thanks this site looks like it has some good prices on parts I'll be using it in the future!!

 

[mattwithcats]

Take a look here...

Rock is good, but watch the shipping costs...

Cooling System Fluid / Chemical Coolant / Antifreeze Parts | RockAuto

RockAuto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers' doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. Easy to use parts catalog.

www.rockauto.com

 

[Goggles Paesano]

Color really doesn't matter. Just get the correct one or use a universal one.
They just say don't mix colors if you don't know what you are doing or know what coolant is in there now as there are different bases and additives.