[W126 Coupe] [W126 coupe] Engine Cooling System

[Richard & Nancy Diefenbach]

Ah, but it's a dry heat.

Dick D.


Yousef,
Ever consider moving to a "kooler" place?
113 is a little high
keep cruisin
Jay H
On Mar 30, 2011, at 6:39 AM, usef nazzal wrote:


> Hey All

>

> In previous mails Ive mentioned the topic regarding engine cooling 

> along with other topics. However, I would like to focus on Engine 

> cooling this time. I live in a country in which temperatures can reach 

> highs of 113F (most of the year) and lows of 59F (extreme cases 41F).. 

> I have recently bought a Euro 560SEC and i am in the process of 

> adjusting its cooling system in order to accomodate with the extremely 

> hot wether.

>

> my plan is as follows

>

> 1) change the Temperature Switch to a lower rating 80-85 C

>

> 2) Coolant: i know the recommended is 50\50 mix. However, ive heard of 

> owners changing to 60\40 and even 70\30 (Distilled\MB Coolant) plus 

> Water Wetter. I was thinking of going with 70\30 since am gonna need 

> more cooling than anti-freeze. Is this a good idea in my case? I know 

> that coolant increases the boiling point and has anti corroding 

> properties.

>

> 3) Thermostat: Mister McGoo (Bellamy) suggested replacing the 

> thermostat to a new one.. However i have a friend with some

> experience with 560s suggested not to do so if its working fine   

> because everytime he'd replace a thermostat on his 560s he'd end up 

> with the engine overheating.. so i am having my doubts.. Also when 

> buying thermostats, are they available at different ratings? and what 

> would those ratings be? which one would be best for my case?

>

> probably the answer to those questions would be to try it out and 

> see.. but i wouldnt wanna get in to more complex issues especially 

> with (3). Appreciate your help and suggestions.

>

> Regards

> Yousef

>

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