How To Diagnose, Find, Repair Coolant Leak 2012 3rd Generation '08-'14 Mercedes C250 1.8 liter turbo

[@Jay-c8w4z]

I normally don't comment but thank you! Had car for nearly 4 years no issues, then it told me to top coolant. Topped up and a week later light came back on. Had the same spot where coolant dropped on the tray. Check your video, saw the position of the 2 pipes and found a hairline crack that's making it leak! Ordering now and replacing it myself see how it goes thanks again!!

[@DrivingIntelligence]

Glad my video helped and thanks very much for your comment

[@Jay-c8w4z]

Thanks I got the part but the long screw where u lock in the two pipes, doesn't seem to fit? Doesn't slide in (3:36 area)

[@DrivingIntelligence]

@@Jay-c8w4z are you using the same screw you removed? I guess you're referring to the gap where the lug from the new cooling pipe is sandwiched between the metal?

[@Jay-c8w4z]

Sorry all working now! Just read my typo, actually not the screw. It was the tube + washer that fits the gap. I actually loosened the other bolts on the bracket, and used a tool to wedge the opening wider to fit the new coolant hoses in. Then tightened it all up. Thank you!

[@DrivingIntelligence]

@user-bw3yq9yd2m glad it worked out! Must feel good to do it yourself and save money ;)

[@Bobgamer-ct7mv]

thank u for the help i couldnt find any other videos for this specific part cars all up n running again 🙏

[@DrivingIntelligence]

Excellent!

[@Aaronsartistical]

I have the same car with the same problems,, very special Space ship

[@DrivingIntelligence]

LOL!

[@doctorsulz9646]

Same car Same issue

[@sufyanfarid4695]

I have had a coolant leak with no evident sign of leak under the engine cover. One of the mechanic is suggesting to replace water pump he seems sure about that.

[@DrivingIntelligence]

I would think a bad water pump will leak fluid on the ground. Do you see anything under your car?

[@Jen_In_Tenn]

Just what I needed

[@DrivingIntelligence]

Glad to help!

[@delaniestiger2923]

Sams spot as mine

[@DrivingIntelligence]

looks like a common failure

[@performanceclutchusa]

Thank you! :)

[@DrivingIntelligence]

very welcome... glad to help

[@billyraygilmore2144]

8:32 p.m sept.8/2023 my sister just ordered from Amazon Amazon

[@DrivingIntelligence]

Awesome!

[@GokuSuper69]

The only thing I'm missing is the hose clamp you replaced the clamp that you cut off. What size is it and do you have a link for that?

[@DrivingIntelligence]

Hi, thanks for reaching out. I believe 1" hose clamps should work. These are high quality: 1 Inch 304 Stainless Steel T-Bolt Hose Clamps: amzn.to/3SZoGuH

[@GokuSuper69]

​@DrivingIntelligence thanks for your quick reply. I went ahead and ordered the parts and will do the work this weekend. Hopefully it works out well. I appreciate the video and your work. Keep it up.

[@DrivingIntelligence]

@@GokuSuper69 thank you very much!

[@traydunlap1237]

How did you remove the clamps on the power steering line

[@DrivingIntelligence]

It's been a while since I worked on this car. I don't recall having to remove the power steering lines. Should be able to replace the coolant pipe without removing power steering lines.

[@traydunlap1237]

@@DrivingIntelligence my apologies I was referring to the two clips that holding the power steeering hoses to the coolant pipe

[@DrivingIntelligence]

Sorry for late reply, your question is catching me for a loop. I did not remove the power steering lines. If you're referring to the two clips I show at the beginning of the video, I simply used needle nose plyers or a curved pick to pull the clips.

[@SOGnarkill]

Trying to buy the pliers on Amazon but there are multiple versions to buy. Which one did you buy

[@DrivingIntelligence]

Hi, the pliers I used are linked in the description of the video as are the materials I use for all my videos.

[@DrivingIntelligence]

Hose Clamp Pilers: amzn.to/3UdQWXj

[@SOGnarkill]

Thanks for the quick reply. I used your link. Have a great day

[@DrivingIntelligence]

@@SOGnarkill Thank you