1968 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Fluids and Chemicals

Prestone® Platinum antifreeze+coolant is Prestone’s best universal antifreeze & coolant product. GUARANTEED to work with all vehicles; all makes, models, years & fluid colors. 15+ years, 350,000 miles of protection; the fluid is guaranteed for the life of your vehicle. This advanced product delivers Extreme Protection against both freezing temperatures (-50 Deg. F) and overheating / boiling over of the engine (+268 Deg. F). Prestone Platinum utilizes industry leading protection from engine damaging rust, corrosion, buildup & scale. While ordinary antifreeze coolant only focuses on the basic corrosion coverage, Prestone Platinum goes farther, adding our most advanced cooling sytem protection, allowing the system to run optimally, like when it was new. Internal buildup & corrosion damage can cause engine part failure or clogging, leading to expensive repairs and inconveniences. Prestone Platinum helps you avoid costly repairs and vehicles in the shop. This extended life coolant is guaranteed to work with all new engines and engine technology, while also being backwards compatible, improving protection in all older engines. Prestone Platinum antifreeze+coolant – Year Round Protection.

Product Features:

• Guaranteed to work with All Vehicles. Universally works with all fluid colors; All OAT, POAT, HOAT & IAT; G05®, G11®, G12®, G12++®, G13®, G30®, G40®, & GG40®. For all engines & engine sizes, new and older engines.
• 15+ Yr., 350,000 mile Extended life formula. The fluid is guaranteed for the life of your vehicle
• Includes our most advanced Prestone Cor-Guard® technology, unmatched cooling system parts protection that protects against engine damage; rust, corrosion, scale, build-up and clogging. Protection for 15+yrs / 350,000 miles.
• Ready to Use formula – Prediluted 56/54. Perfect for small volume top-off or complete drain and refill of the cooling system

PEAK® Antifreeze + Coolant Concentrate is specially engineered to deliver guaranteed superior lifetime protection. Its advanced universal formula contains a proprietary blend of 10X the scale-fighting inhibitors coupled with robust organic additives to fight against the damaging effects of scale deposits and corrosion. PEAK Antifreeze + Coolant is free of 2-EHA, silicate, nitrite, borate, and amines, ensuring maximum cooling system performance for 10+ years/300,000+ miles. It is compatible for use with any color or type of antifreeze/coolant in the system.

Product Features:

• Specially formulated to deliver Superior Lifetime Protection against damaging scale and corrosion
• Contains 10X the scale-fighting inhibitors to ensure maximum cooling system performance
• Provides more than 2X the warranty coverage for 10+ years/300,000+ miles of service
• Universal formula is compatible with any color or type of antifreeze/coolant
• Meets the performance requirements of ASTM D3306 and D4985

PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE + COOLANT for EUROPEAN VEHICLES is a line of premium coolants specifically designed to match the technology and color requirements of European vehicles. Each coolant is formulated with the same corrosion inhibitor technology that protected your vehicle straight from the factory. Color cues on the packaging and a list of covered vehicles on the front label make it easy to identify the right match for your specific vehicle. PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE + COOLANT for EUROPEAN VEHICLES – BLUE is an ethylene glycol-based antifreeze/coolant specifically developed for use in any European vehicle requiring a Blue silicate-enhanced hybrid organic acid technology (Si-HOAT) formula. It contains high-quality organic and inorganic corrosion inhibitors and is free of nitrite, phosphate and amines chemicals. PEAK ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY ANTIFREEZE + COOLANT for EUROPEAN VEHICLES – BLUE meets the performance requirements of ASTM D3306 and BS 6580. With a complete flush and fill, PEAK guarantees this coolant will provide service life protection of up to 150,000 miles or 5 years.

Product Features:

• Matches each European vehicle manufacturer’s technology and color requirements
• Protects all cooling system metals from rust and corrosion
• Meets the performance requirements of ASTM D3306 and BS 6580
• Service life of up to 5 years/150,000 miles with a complete cooling system flush and fill
• Color-coding and vehicle applications listed on the front simplify selecting the right antifreeze/coolant
• Available as both concentrate and 50/50 products to do the job right
• Testing Requirements: For proper freeze and boil over protection, use a traditional refractometer or hydrometer to measure the percentage of ethylene glycol by volume.

Prestone® MAX antifreeze + coolant uses Advanced Original Equipment Technology to provide MAXIMUM ENGINE PROTECTION in European vehicles requiring Blue (G48) or Green (G64) antifreeze + coolant, guaranteed. Our Advanced Technology formula delivers high performance temperature protection, industry leading protection from engine damaging rust & corrosion and the longest lasting protection in the industry. Trust Prestone — a leading global manufacturer of Original Equipment Antifreeze + Coolant.

Product Features:

• Can top off or replace any Blue (G48) or Green (G64) antifreeze + coolant in all BMWs; all Minis; all Volvos; Mercedes pre-2014; Volkswagen pre-1997; Audi pre-1997; Jaguar pre-1999 and Porsche pre-1996
• 50/50 Ready to Use (RTU) formula.
• High performance temperature protection from deep winter freezes and scorching summer heat.
• Industry leading protection from engine damaging rust, corrosion & buildup.
• Prestone Max is guaranteed to protect your vehicle for 5 years and/or 150,000 miles.

Prestone All Vehicles antifreeze+coolant (ready to use) is truly designed to work with all vehicles; all makes, models, years & fluid colors. It is designed to work with all new engines while also being backwards compatible improving protection in all older engines. The patented Cor-Guard technology (the best innovation in the category in decades) instantly protects parts from corrosion, buildup, pitting, scaling, rust and other damage. These fluids are specially designed to not only manage the engine temp and protect from freezing up (like competitors), but they also potect the engine from damage. Internal damage can cause engine part failure, leading to expensive repairs and serious inconveniences. Avoid costly repairs and vehicles in the shop with Prestone All Vehicles antifreeze+coolant. This fluid is designed to last 10yrs / 300,000 miles and also to protect the internal parts of the engine for 10yrs / 300,000, offically patented by Prestone.

Product Features:

• Formulated to work with All Vehicles. Works with all fluid colors; All OAT, POAT, HOAT & IAT.
• Longer Engine Life Guarantee – 10 Yr., 300,000 mile Extended life formula.
• Includes patented Prestone CorGuard technology, the best advancement in cooling system parts protection that protects against rust and corrosion of all cooling system metals, including aluminum. Protection for 300,000 miles.
• Ready to Use formula (prediluted to a 50% Eg & 50% distilled water mix). Perfect for small volume top-off or complete drain and refill of the cooling system

Prestone® Platinum antifreeze+coolant is Prestone’s best universal antifreeze & coolant product. GUARANTEED to work with all vehicles; all makes, models, years & fluid colors. 15+ years, 350,000 miles of protection; the fluid is guaranteed for the life of your vehicle. This advanced product delivers Extreme Protection against both freezing temperatures (-50 Deg. F) and overheating / boiling over of the engine (+268 Deg. F). Prestone Platinum utilizes industry leading protection from engine damaging rust, corrosion, buildup & scale. While ordinary antifreeze coolant only focuses on the basic corrosion coverage, Prestone Platinum goes farther, adding our most advanced cooling sytem protection, allowing the system to run optimally, like when it was new. Internal buildup & corrosion damage can cause engine part failure or clogging, leading to expensive repairs and inconveniences. Prestone Platinum helps you avoid costly repairs and vehicles in the shop. This extended life coolant is guaranteed to work with all new engines and engine technology, while also being backwards compatible, improving protection in all older engines. Prestone Platinum antifreeze+coolant – Year Round Protection.

Product Features:

• Guaranteed to work with All Vehicles. Universally works with all fluid colors; All OAT, POAT, HOAT & IAT; G05®, G11®, G12®, G12++®, G13®, G30®, G40®, & GG40®. For all engines & engine sizes, new and older engines.
• 15+ Yr., 350,000 mile Extended life formula. The fluid is guaranteed for the life of your vehicle
• Includes our most advanced Prestone Cor-Guard® technology, unmatched cooling system parts protection that protects against engine damage; rust, corrosion, scale, build-up and clogging. Protection for 15+yrs / 350,000 miles.
• Concentrated formula. Must mix with high quality water to the desired ratio. Can be used for top-off, complete drain and refill or flush and refill of the cooling system.

Prestone® LowTox® Antifreeze/Coolant provides performance, durability, and protection against corrosion of ALL cooling system metals. The propylene glycol formula provides an added margin of safety for pets and wildlife. When used as directed, LoxTox is a propylene glycol low silicate formula, which provides full protection for a minimum of one year; can be used to top-off cooling systems in vehicles using conventional antifreeze/coolant; will not harm rubber parts; and meets ASTM D3306 and D4985 standards.

Product Features:

• Defeat engine failure while keeping your pets’ safety in mind
• Resists rust and corrosion on all cooling system metals
• Propylene glycol provides an added margin of safety for pets and wildlife in the event of accidental ingestion

Antifreeze Conventional Green 50/50 is an ethylene glycol-based product for use in car and light duty trucks that are already using a conventional coolant. The inhibitors prevent rust, corrosion, and provide freeze-up and boil-over protection. Prime Green 50/50 can be used to top-off cooling systems in vehicles using conventional AF/C, will not harm rubber parts, and meets ASTM D3306 and D4985 standards.

Product Features:

• Low Silicate Formula.
• When used as directed, will provide protection for a minimum of 1 year
• Meets or exceeds ASTM requirements for cars, light duty trucks
• Ready to Use formula (prediluted to a 50% Eg & 50% distilled water mix). Perfect for small volume top-off or complete drain and refill of the cooling system

All Anitfreeze + Coolants are not the same. Prestone® MAX antifreeze + coolant is GUARANTEED to provide MAXIMUM ENGINE PROTECTION in all Vehicle Makes, Models & Years. It delivers the widest range of temperature protection, industry leading protection from engine damaging rust & corrosion and the longest lasting protection in the industry. Trust Prestone for maximum, year-round engine protection.

Product Features:

• Can top off or replace all antifreeze + coolant colors and formulations in all Vehcile Makes, Models & Years – Guaranteed.
• Our patented, advance formula provides extreme temperature protection from the worst of winter deep freezes and scorching summer heat.
• We deliver industry leading protection from engine damaging rust, corrosion & buildup. Prestone MAX completely stops the formation of rust & corrosion for better engine performance and longer engine life.
• Prestone Max is guaranteed to protect your vehicle for 15+ years and/or 350,000 miles. It¿s the longest fluid life in the industry.
• Prestone Max is guaranteed to protect your vehicle for 15+ years and/or 350,000 miles. It┐s the longest fluid life in the industry.
• This is a Concentrated Formula. Must mix with high quality water to the desired ratio.

FRAM DEX III/MERC ATF is formulated for older model Ford and General Motors  vehicles requiring MERCON®, DEXRON-I®, DEXRON-II® and DEXRON-III®. It is also  recommended for transmissions, power steering systems, and hydraulic systems  requiring a DEXRONIII® or Caterpillar TO-2 fluid. FRAM DEX III/MERC ATF may also  be used in compressors, pumps, and hydraulic systems. FRAM DEX III-H/M ATF is  recommended for use in all transmissions, hydraulic systems, and power steering units  manufactured by American, European, Korean, Japanese and other manufactures from  around the world specifying DEXRON®III H/Mercon® and earlier DEXRON®/Mercon® type transmission fluids.

Product Features:

• Good foam and corrosion prevention
• Safe for seals
• Promotes smooth shifting
• ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR VEHICLES OPERATING MANUAL TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE FLUID FOR YOUR TRANSMISSION
• TRANSMISSION FLUIDS ALSO APPLICABLE IN POWER STEERING UNITS; CHECK OWNERS’ MANUAL

Castrol® Transmax DEX/MERC includes enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance. Designed for use in older Ford and GM vehicles.

Product Features:

• Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance
• Meets DEXRON®-III H requirements; also satisfies requirements of DEXRON®, DEXRON®-III, IIE, and II; do not use this ATF in applications calling for DEXRON®-VI
• Meets MERCON® requirements; may also be used in power steering applications where MERCON® is required; use Castrol Type F ATF in applications calling for Type F
• Do not use this ATF in applications calling for MERCON® V or MERCON® SP

Automatic transmission fluid is a technologically advanced, low viscosity formulation specially designed to deliver performance and maximum fuel efficiency for modern automatic transmissions.

Product Features:

• Full Synthetic, low viscosity formulation
• OEM approved and licensed by Ford (MERCON® LV) and GM (DEXRON® -VI)
• Low viscosity formula for maximum fuel efficiency in modern automatic transmissions
• Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance
• Superior high temperature protection to effectively resist oxidation
• Unsurpassed protection against copper corrosion
• Industry Specifications and OEM Approvals: JASO-1A
• Licensed and approved for use in: All GM vehicles (DEXRON®-VI, All previous DEXRON®); All Ford vehicles which specify Mercon® LV

Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is a full-synthetic formulation with advanced additives to prevent the major causes of transmission breakdown and help extend transmission life.  Developed to help prevent leaks, maximize transmission performance, reduce transmission wear, and maintain smooth shifting longer than conventional fluids. It is suitable for use in a broad range of ATF applications including most Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, VW & Audi.

Product Features:

• Formulated with full-synthetic base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions.
• Long life friction modifiers help improve smooth shifting, eliminate slippage and shudder, prevent clutch wear and improve drivability longer than conventional fluids
• High-performance seal conditioners maintain and preserve the elasticity of seals to help prevent leaks in high mileage transmissions
• Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
• Advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures
• Suitable for 95% of traditional ATFs including Dex/Merc, Mercon LV & Mercon V

FRAM Global ATF is formulated to meet the fluid needs of a broad range of automatic  transmissions. Using advanced additive technology and base fluids, it is suitable for service fill of  many transmissions manufactured by North American, Asian, and European OEMs. FRAM  Global ATF provides oxidation and thermal stability, friction control, load-carrying ability, corrosion  and wear protection. It helps protect against the formation of sludge, varnish and foam. FRAM Global ATF has exceptional low temperature flow properties and enhanced protection  against viscosity breakdown at high temperatures. It also has exceptional oxidation and thermal  stability, resulting in maximum service life.

Product Features:

• Maintains friction control for smooth shift action and protection against shudder
• Retains high temperature viscosity resulting in maximum oil film thickness and  excellent wear
• Controls sludge, corrosion, and wear of gears
• ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR VEHICLES OPERATING MANUAL TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE FLUID FOR YOUR TRANSMISSION
• TRANSMISSION FLUIDS ALSO APPLICABLE IN POWER STEERING UNITS; CHECK OWNERS’ MANUAL

Full-Synthetic; Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission; BP Autran Syn-295 is a full-synthetic, heavy duty automatic transmission fluid approved for use under Allison TES-295. It is formulated to maintain its stability, even under the most severe operating conditions.

Product Features:

• Formulated with high viscosity index 100% synthetic base fluids and specific additives in order to exceed Allison requirements and provide outstanding wear protection
• Keeps transmissions cooler, offering excellent shear stability, low oxidation and high heat capacity
• Provides superior high/low temperature performance due to high VI synthetic base fluids and has excellent corrosion and foaming resistance
• BP Autran Syn-295 also has an Allison TES-468 approval for use in Allison Hybrid Electric Drive Transmissions
• Other OEM approvals include Allison C-4, Voith and ZF transmissions
• BP Autran Syn-295 is an ideal transmission fluid for light duty application vehicles, such as:
• Inter/intra-city buses & school buses
• Emergency vehicles
• Delivery trucks & vans
• Recreational vehicles & motor homes
• Refuse vehicles
• On/off-highway vehicles

FRAM DEX III/MERC ATF is formulated for older model Ford and General Motors  vehicles requiring MERCON®, DEXRON-I®, DEXRON-II® and DEXRON-III®. It is also  recommended for transmissions, power steering systems, and hydraulic systems  requiring a DEXRONIII® or Caterpillar TO-2 fluid. FRAM DEX III/MERC ATF may also  be used in compressors, pumps, and hydraulic systems. FRAM DEX III-H/M ATF is  recommended for use in all transmissions, hydraulic systems, and power steering units  manufactured by American, European, Korean, Japanese and other manufactures from  around the world specifying DEXRON®III H/Mercon® and earlier DEXRON®/Mercon® type transmission fluids.

Product Features:

• Good foam and corrosion prevention
• Safe for seals
• Promotes smooth shifting
• ALWAYS REFER TO YOUR VEHICLES OPERATING MANUAL TO SELECT THE CORRECT GRADE FLUID FOR YOUR TRANSMISSION
• TRANSMISSION FLUIDS ALSO APPLICABLE IN POWER STEERING UNITS; CHECK OWNERS’ MANUAL

Castrol Transmax ATF/CVT Universal is a technologically advanced full-synthetic formulation designed to deliver excellent performance in most of the traditional stepped automatic transmissions and Continuously Variable Transmissions currently in use. It is also suitable for use in hybrids.

Product Features:

• Coverage of over 300 specs/95% of vehicles in operation
• Broad scope of vehicle applications improves workshop efficiency and inventory management
• Enhanced friction durability for smooth transmission performance
• Superior high temperature protection to effectively resist oxidation

Castrol Transmax High Mileage is specially formulated for transmissions with over 75,000 miles to deliver superior performance for maximum transmission life. It features additional seal conditioners to help stop leaks and cleaning agents to reduce varnish and deposit formation. It also protects against clutch wear and restores smooth shifting and can be used in a wide variety of specifications including DEXRON®-IIIH, MERCON® and JASO-1A.

Product Features:

• Additional seal conditioners help stop leaks.
• Extra cleaning agents reduce varnish and sludge formation.
• Protects against clutch wear and restores smooth shifting.
• Recommended for use in new & older vehicles that require:

Prestone® DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid delivers enhanced performance vs. DOT standards, benefitting all vehicles calling for DOT 4. This synthetic fluid starts with a higher dry boiling point than the DOT minimum standard to protect against overheating, brake fade and performance decline due to water absorption. This extended life (50,000 mile) fluid is also formulated to prevent corrosion of all metals within the braking system. This formula is safe to use in all DOT 4 braking systems (ABS, disc or drum) and can mix with any DOT 4 fluid. It is recommended to only use the DOT fluid specified for your car, as using a different DOT product can affect the boiling point or replacement interval if the wrong fluid is used.

Product Features:

• 50,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Prevent Overheating & Brake Fade with High Grade Formula
• Protects against performance decline due to water absorption. Prevents corrosion of all metals within the braking system.
• Synthetic, Extended Fluid Life Formula

Prestone® MAX DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid is our highest grade formula, maximizing performance vs. DOT standard. Prestone MAX is our best brake fluid at protecting against overheating and brake fade. With 75,000 mile fluid life, our longest life fluid has 1.5X more miles between replacement than regular Prestone DOT 3. Prestone MAX has superior performance in severe braking conditions when compared to regular Prestone DOT 4, which means even more piece of mind about the braking system. This synthetic fluid starts with our highest dry boiling point giving our best protection against performance decline due to water absorption. Prestone MAX DOT 4 is safe to use in all DOT 4 braking systems, ABS, disc or drum, and can mix with any DOT 4 fluid. Mixing Prestone MAX with other fluids will lower the performance rating for miles and boil points, for best results replace completely with Prestone MAX DOT 4. It is recommended to only use the DOT fluid specified for your car. Using a different DOT product can affect the boiling point or replacement interval if the wrong fluid is used.

Product Features:

• 75,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Prevent Overheating & Brake Fade with Our Highest Grade Formula. Prevents corrosion of all metals within the braking system.
• Superior Protection in Extreme Braking Conditions
• Synthetic, Long Life Formula – 1.5X Longer than regular Prestone DOT 4

Prestone® DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid delivers enhanced performance vs. DOT standards, benefitting all vehicles calling for DOT 4. This synthetic fluid starts with a higher dry boiling point than the DOT minimum standard to protect against overheating, brake fade and performance decline due to water absorption. This extended life (50,000 mile) fluid is also formulated to prevent corrosion of all metals within the braking system. This formula is safe to use in all DOT 4 braking systems (ABS, disc or drum) and can mix with any DOT 4 fluid. It is recommended to only use the DOT fluid specified for your car, as using a different DOT product can affect the boiling point or replacement interval if the wrong fluid is used.

Product Features:

• 50,000 Mile Fluid Life
• Prevent Overheating & Brake Fade with High Grade Formula*
• Protects against performance decline due to water absorption. Prevents corrosion of all metals within the braking system.
• Synthetic, Extended Fluid Life Formula