The 2017 Freightliner MB has 21 cooling system parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 11 brands, covering the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The cooling system system on the 2017 Freightliner MB keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses. The largest groups are Coolant / Antifreeze (12 parts), Water Pump (5 parts) and Coolant Level Sensor (2 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 2 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged — the only engine offered in the 2017 Freightliner MB.
The most listed brands for 2017 Freightliner MB cooling system parts are PRESTONE (7 parts), VALVOLINE (3 parts) and PEAK (2 parts), plus 8 more brands. Quality grades include Heavy Duty, Standard Replacement and High Volume / Pressure.
4 parts on this 2017 Freightliner MB page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including PRESTONE AF3100 (Coolant / Antifreeze) and MELLING MWP521 (Water Pump). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Coolant / Antifreeze
Compatible With All Colors
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE | AF3055 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime YellowAll Vehicles | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular | AF3100 | 🇺🇸 US | Prime Yellow - All VehiclesExtended Life | View on Amazon |
Heavy Duty
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | ZXG051 | 🇺🇸 US | G05 Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | FCA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Fleet Charge1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PEAK | FXA1GAL | 🇺🇸 US | Final Charge Global1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFC10000 | 🇺🇸 US | Command ESi PrechargedPurple | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFC13000 | 🇺🇸 US | Command COR-Guard Nitrite Free-Noat Extended Life CoolantRed | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFC12100 | 🇺🇸 US | Command Nitrite Free Extended Life CoolantYellow Nitrite Free OAT | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 846439 | 🇺🇸 US | HD Nitrite Free Extended Life Yellow1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular | AF2100 | 🇺🇸 US | All Vehicles10yr/300k mi | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AFMAX | 🇺🇸 US | Max Universal1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE | 861399 | 🇺🇸 US | G40 Pink1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator.
12 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2017 Freightliner MB come from 3 brands — PRESTONE, VALVOLINE and PEAK. The "Popular" part is PRESTONE AF3100.
In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.
The Economy section lists 1 option from PRESTONE — the catalog's value-priced group. PRESTONE AF3100 is listed in this group.
In the Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE, VALVOLINE and PEAK supply 7 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is VALVOLINE ZXG051.
In the Premium grade, PRESTONE supplies 2 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.
In the Standard Replacement grade, VALVOLINE supplies 1 part: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is VALVOLINE 861399.
Coolant Level Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPD | 1816403 | 🇺🇸 US | Aluminum | View on Amazon |
| GPD | 1816610 | 🇺🇸 US | BRASS | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Coolant Level sensors. Typical signs include a warning lamp, a stored code, or a reading that drops out when the harness is wiggled. Inspect the connector and ground before replacing the sensor — wiring faults are often condemned as bad sensors.
2 Coolant Level Sensor parts for the 2017 Freightliner MB come from GPD.
Listed part numbers: GPD 1816403 and GPD 1816610.
Thermostat
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALORSTAT | TH713082J | 🇺🇸 US | PerformanceIncludes 1 Rubber Gasket | View on Amazon |
| MOTORAD | 923192 | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Seal | View on Amazon |
This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part.
2 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2017 Freightliner MB, from CALORSTAT and MOTORAD.
This group includes CALORSTAT TH713082J and MOTORAD 923192.
Water Pump
High Volume / Pressure
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FVP | US7123H | 🇺🇸 US | B Series New Style ISB Engine | View on Amazon |
| US MOTOR WORKS | US7123H | 🇺🇸 US | B Series New Style ISB Engine | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELLING Popular | MWP521 | 🇺🇸 US | 7 Vane Plastic Impeller | View on Amazon |
| DAYCO | DP1000 | 🇺🇸 US | Serpentine Belt Driven | View on Amazon |
| GMB | 1962420 | 🇺🇸 US | 94.4 mm Pulley | View on Amazon |
This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off.
5 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2017 Freightliner MB, from FVP, US MOTOR WORKS, MELLING and 2 other brands. MELLING MWP521 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the High Volume / Pressure grade, FVP and US MOTOR WORKS supply 2 parts: grouped under the catalog's "High Volume / Pressure" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is FVP US7123H.
The Standard Replacement section: 3 options from MELLING, DAYCO and GMB. MELLING MWP521 is listed in this group.
This group includes MELLING MWP521 and FVP US7123H and the remaining parts above.
Buying Cooling System Parts for a 2017 Freightliner MB
On this vehicle, the cooling system system keeps operating temperature in the narrow band the engine was designed for, from radiator and water pump to thermostat and hoses.
- Confirm you have the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Coolant / Antifreeze and Water Pump .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cooling system parts fit the 2017 Freightliner MB?
Our catalog currently lists 21 cooling system parts for the 2017 Freightliner MB across 4 subcategories and 11 brands, covering the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of cooling system problems on a 2017 Freightliner MB?
Common symptoms include a rising temperature gauge in traffic, sweet-smelling steam, crusty deposits around hose clamps, or a heater that blows cold. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the thermostat and refill with fresh coolant whenever you change a water pump or radiator; original hoses on an older vehicle are on borrowed time.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2017 Freightliner MB was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2017 Freightliner MB?
Every part on this page is matched to the 6.7L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged engine. Then replace coolant with the exact specification the manufacturer calls for — mixing chemistries can gel and block small passages. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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