Or SLS fluid.
Hendrik
who has a dripping tranny
On 06/08/14 12:46, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
If it's clear it is either brake fluid or MB antifreeze.
On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 10:44 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
I noticed a long wet slick. The fluid i
Coolant (if it has more than water in it) will have a slightly sweet
taste. Brake Fluid has a bitter taste. But the easiest way to find
out which one it is would be to check the brake reservoir and if that's
ok, check the radiator level.
Good luck -
LarryT
On 8/5/2014 11:16 PM, Andrew Stra
If it's clear it is either brake fluid or MB antifreeze.
On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 10:44 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I noticed a long wet slick. The fluid is clear and a bit slick.
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> Taste? Coolant doesn't taste like oil.
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> -- Jim
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I noticed a long wet slick. The fluid is clear and a bit slick.
Taste? Coolant doesn't taste like oil.
-- Jim
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As Randy suggested, pressurize the coolant system and verify where the leak
is - however, on first reading, it sure sounds like a cracked block. I
shouldn't be too hard to find another one though.
On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 4:10 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> So wha
So what exactly is leaking? Coolant? From the block?
Oil filter looks crusty? How does the oil look? How does the coolant look?
Can this be something related to your recent overheating episode?
Do you have the tools to pressurize the cooling system to see if it
holds pressure or alternatively,
I parked the SL in the driveway and when I moved it, I noticed a long wet
slick. The fluid is clear and a bit slick. I thought it may be ATF and went
looking for a leak in the cooler lines. I found where the drip seemed to be,
right where the trans cooler line mounted to the block. I wiped i
