On Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:24:56 -0600 Rick Knoble <rickkno...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Flushed the cooling system on the 300cd today. Went well, however, > after I put the new coolant and thermostat in, the temperature went to > about 110 centigrade and the top radiator hose was cold, as was the > defroster. I drove it around the block, and the car stayed at 110, and > on arriving home the thermostat appeared be open as the radiator was > warm. I waited for the car (and me) to cool off. Just went out and > drove it around the block and everything seems normal. Heat from the > heater, temperature quickly went to 90 c and stayed there. What > happened? Cooling system had air in it and wasn't "burped" prior being run. When you drove around the block, the higher RPMs forced the air blockage out of where it was lodged. Has your coolant level gone down? Craig _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
