BB00.

40-P-0310-01A Coolant specifications

Specified anti-corrosion protection/antifreeze BB00.40-P-0320-01A
(Cars, VAN) - OverviewModel all (4xWD, CAR,
Light transporter, smart)
Specified anti-corrosion protection/antifreeze BB00.40-P-0320-02A
(CV) - OverviewModel all (BUS, Heavy
transporter, TRUCK, UNIMOG)

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Note: These specifications apply to the Mercedes-Benz, Maybach,

AMG, smart, and Setra brands.

WARNING
The tasks that the antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor, coolants or
coolant additives have to perform are as important as those of a
component. All products that are not listed in the following
Specifications for Operating Fluids sheets do not have MB approval
and can thus lead to significant restrictions in the engine output and/
or to irreparable damage to the engine cooling system.

1. Terms used Coolant additives:

Antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor: Anticorrosion agent that can be used for special applications mixed
Also known as "concentrate". It is part of the coolant for combustion with water. The mixture has no antifreeze protection!
engines, antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor, used for lowering the MB approval:
freezing point and raising the boiling point. Must be mixed with water Identification of coolant and corrosion/antifreeze that are approved for
as per item 3.4. use in vehicles/major assemblies of the Mercedes-Benz brand. The
Coolant: application area must be complied with in accordance with
Mixture of concentrate (or antifreeze) and water for cooling engines. Specifications for Operating Fluids sheets 320.1 and 320.2. On the
containers for tested products, you can find the term"MB-Freigabe
XXX.X" or "MB-Approval XXX.X" as a note.

2. Overview and Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheets For an overview of the approved Specifications for Operating Fluids
The antifreezes listed in the following Specifications for Operating sheets for cars and vans, see Specifications for Operating Fluids sheet
Fluids sheets guarantee the following important properties: 320.1.
Ensure heat transfer For an overview of the approved Specifications for Operating Fluids
Long-term corrosion and cavitation protection for all component sheets for commercial vehicles and buses, see Specifications for
parts of the engine cooling system Operating Fluids sheet 320.2.
Long-term compatibility with all component parts of the engine
cooling system The following information must be observed:
Ensure antifreeze protection The products specified in Specifications for Operating Fluids 325.x are
Increase boiling point antifreezes. They must be mixed with water as per item 3.4 before
Resistant against microorganisms they are used.
Effective foam suppression The products specified in Specifications for Operating Fluids 326.x are
coolants. They must not be mixed with water.
The products listed in the Specifications for Operating Fluids
325.7/326.7 are not compatible with the products listed in the other
Specifications for Operating Fluids sheets.

Fuel cell vehicles require a special coolant for cooling. Coolants for fuel
cell vehicles must only be refilled in an F-Cell support point.

3. Mixing Ratio The freezing point

3.1. Sheets 326.x The boiling point
The products listed in the Specifications for Operating Fluids 326.x are Heat dissipation
coolants or finished mixtures and must not be mixed with water. When The portion of anti-corrosion protection
using them (except products from Specifications for Operating Fluids The water quality must satisfy the requirements listed in item 3.4. Even
326.64), compliance with the concentration (50/50) must be ensured in with extremely low ambient temperatures, not more than 55 vol.-%
addition to the MB approval (see item 5). antifreeze is to be used. With 55 % by volume of antifreeze, the
In the case of products for the AMG GT Black Series (Specifications maximum antifreeze protection, approx. -45 °C, of an aqueous
for Operating Fluids 326.64), the special concentration 40 percent by ethylene glycol solution is achieved; a higher antifreeze portion
volume concentrate/60 percent by volume water ( 2 percent by reduces antifreeze protection and heat dissipation in the engine, which
volume) must be observed in addition to the MB approval. can cause irreparable damage. If the coolant contains less than 45%
3.2. Sheets 325.x by volume or more than 55% by volume of antifreeze with corrosion
All concentrates or antifreezes listed in sheets 325.x must be used with inhibitor in the coolant, the mixing ratio must be corrected immediately
approx. 50 % by volume of water. This mixing ratio is important for, (see item 5).
e.g.:

Table 1: Target concentration of antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor and water

Sheet No. 312.0 325.0/3/5/6/7
Mixing ratio Concentrate % by 10 50
volume
Water % by vol. 90 50

3.3. Sheet 312.0 3.4. Water quality

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In special cases (commercial vehicle engines, no antifreeze Clean and the softest possible water should be used for processing the
requirement, see Specifications for Operating Fluids sheet 320.2), coolant. Drinking water often satisfies the requirements. Information
coolant additives can be used that are essentially anticorrosion concerning the water quality of drinking water is available from the
additives. The products must be mixed with 90 % by volume of water. local water-plant authorities or the official water utilities on request.
Mixtures of different products as stated in sheet 312.0 are not If there is no available information regarding the water quality or if no
permitted. suitable water is available, then distilled or deionized water should be
used to prepare the coolant. Sea water, brackish water, brine and
industrial waters are not suitable. Salts may promote corrosion or form
disruptive deposits.
The analysis values of the water for mixing coolants must be within the
limits of table 2.

Table 2: Water quality

Water quality min max
Earth alkali ions mmol/l 2,7
Hardness °dH 15
Chloride mg/l 80
Chloride + sulfate mg/l 160
pH-value - 6,5 8,0

1°dH = 0.1783 mmol/l alkaline earth ions = 7.147 mg/l Ca2+

or 4.336 mg/l Mg2+

4. Ingredients
The coolants and antifreezes with corrosion inhibitor are based on
ethylene glycol as the antifreeze component, but differ with regard to
the remaining ingredients, e.g. for corrosion protection; see table 3.

Table 3: Specifications for Operating Fluids sheet number and coolant type
Coolant Sheet no. Antifreeze with corrosion Inhibitors Free of
inhibitor sheet no.
inorganic organic
326.0 325.0 Si, B X Nitrite, amine, phosphate
326.3 325.3 X Nitrite, amine, phosphate,
borat, silicate
326.5 325.5 SI X nitrite, amine, phosphate,
borat, 2-ethylhexanoic acid
326.6/64 325.6/64 SI X nitrite, amine, phosphate,
borat, 2-ethylhexanoic acid
326.7 325.7 X Nitrite, amine, borate,
silicate

5. Monitoring coolant operation The inspection of the mixing ratio should be conducted with suitable
During operation, the corrosion inhibitors of the coolant are consumed apparatus. To do this, the density or the refractive index can be used
and the mixing ratio may change due to water evaporation. It is to determine this according to Table 4. For individual coolants, the
therefore very important to regularly monitor the coolant if the engine is information on the mixing ratio may vary slightly from the values given
to run trouble free. in Table 4.
If the coolant contains less than 45% by volume or more than 55% by
volume of antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor, the mixing ratio must be
immediately corrected. The following calculation aid can be used to
calculate the top-up quantity.

Table 4: Concentration/antifreeze protection/density/refractive index (approx.)

Concentration vol % 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Freezing point °C -9 -12 -16 -20 -25 -32 -37
Density (20 °C) g/cm3 1,029 1,037 1,045 1,052 1,060 1,067 1,073
Refractive index n20° - 1,355 1,360 1,366 1,371 1,376 1,382 1,387

Calculation of coolant quantity to be added for low concentration Example of calculation:

(Specified: 50 Vol.-%) Coolant content (total) = 8 liters
Coolant content (total) in liters Measured concentration = 36 Vol.-%
Measured concentration in Vol.-% (50 % - 36 %) * 8 l / (100 % - 36 %) = 1.75 liters
Computational formula: This calculated quantity should normally be drained off beforehand
(50 - measured concentration) * coolant content / (100 - measured
concentration) = top-up quantity for corrosion/antifreeze

6. Disposal of coolants
The coolants are biologically-degradable material. The statutory
regulations or waste water ordinances in each individual country must
be observed when disposing of used coolant. It is recommended to
have the possibilities available for disposing of materials explained by
the local responsible water authorities.
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