Bad coolant recall anyone test it ?

[Billy94Z]

Anyone test to see how cold it protects to?

[GCyr]

My 300C didn't need the coolant recall but I had the dealer check it anyway when they did the radiator bracket recall. The service invoice says that it's good to -34 degrees. I presume that's the "factory setting" because I haven't added anything since I bought the car.

[arnoldw]

Originally Posted by Billy94Z

Anyone test to see how cold it protects to?

Mine was good to -10f.

[HEMI~C~]

I received the recall and tested mine which turned out to be good to -25F. Saved myself a trip to the dealership.

Chris

[jcsganga34]

How do you go about testing it yourself?

[HEMI~C~]

I bought a coolant testing guage, which goes for about 8 bucks, and tested my coolant in the overflow tank. Pretty basic, anyone can and should check there cars on a regular basis.

Chris

[LWOOD]

Mine was affected...only -10. Had to be flushed and replaced.

[Tha187um]

Im in Miami Im the opposite, I have to place ice cubes in the radiator before I start so that the car doesn't overheat hehe... yes, I am kidding... so should I even worry about testing the coolant?

[jeepgrady]

Originally Posted by Tha187um

Im in Miami Im the opposite, I have to place ice cubes in the radiator before I start so that the car doesn't overheat hehe... yes, I am kidding... so should I even worry about testing the coolant?

Sure you should. The coolant does not only protect from freezing, it protects from boilover.

[JustForFun]

What is the coolant supposed to be set at? I can not find a recommended level of protection in "degrees" in the manual. The reason I ask is I just took delivery and mine tested at -25 degrees F.

Is this acceptable ( I live in Wisconsin) or should it have been set lower, say -40 or -50 degrees F.?

What does the TSB say that the concentration should be?

JFF