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Anyone else: Coolant level slowly drops with no puddle

TruckOwner47Community StarterMay 13, 20262023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATICAtlanta
2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 4MATIC, about 8,200 miles. Reservoir moves from full to low over a few weeks. No puddle, no obvious hose leak, and the oil looks normal. Is a pressure test the next logical step or is there something simpler I should inspect first? Any data points from owners would help.
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TruckOwner47Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 13, 2026permalink
It did coolant level slowly drops with no puddle twice this week, both times after sitting. No change in mileage feel. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.
RotorFanCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 14, 2026permalink
Intermittent stuff lies if you only catch it once. Move a coil or plug on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 if it's cylinder-specific and see whether the code follows. Don't erase codes until someone who can help has seen them. On “coolant level slowly drops with no puddle,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Learned this the expensive way on a previous car. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.
NewCarOwnerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 14, 2026permalink
I wouldn't throw parts yet. A pressure test beats staring at a dry driveway if the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 is losing coolant with no puddle. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. Stop there until you know. Not driving it hard until I know more.
MileageWrench30Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 14, 2026permalink
Start with the test that can prove you wrong. Write temp, speed, and in-gear vs coast when the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 does it — then decide on parts. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. This is from a 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 in Atlanta with 8,200 miles. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. That's my plan before I call anyone.
MileageTuner88Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 14, 2026permalink
This is usually cheaper to test than to guess. Loaded-suspension checks on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43 catch play that a wheels-hanging inspection misses. If the cheap test changes it, stop and reassess. Just my two cents from doing this recently. Happens in gear, not in park, for what that's worth.
CruiseMiles59Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 15, 2026permalink
If it were in my driveway, get a real battery/charging test on the 2023 Mercedes-AMG C43, not just resting voltage, before blaming a module. You'll know quickly if you're on the wrong tree. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
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