What kinds of preventive maintenance do you need to do on your Mercedes-Benz vehicle? There are the basics, such as oil changes and tune ups. There are also other routine maintenance tasks, like rotating your tires, that you might not normally think of without some kind of a schedule or a reminder.

Following the regular Mercedes service schedule is key here. If you’re not sure what services you need and when, don’t hesitate to ask your Mercedes-Benz dealer’s service center. They can help identify what needs to be done. Don’t put these service events off.

You also need to be paying attention to what your Mercedes-Benz is trying to tell you. If your brakes are squealing, take it in. Don’t wait until they start to fail, or your repair costs could multiply severely.

Call your Princeton area Mercedes-Benz dealer today to schedule your preventive maintenance.

Wear on your brakes is caused by a number of factors, including your own driving practices, how old the car is, and what the car weighs. Your front brakes are going to typically wear out before your back brakes, as those front brakes tend to do the bulk of the work.

If your brakes make a high-pitched squeal, it’s likely that you need new ones. It means that the metal on the pads has worn down and become thin. In some cases, your brake pads may have a soft metal tab that’s contained in the brake pad material. once the pads wear down and this metal tab connects with the metal on your brakes, it closes the circuit and sends a signal to your warning light that your brakes need to be replaced.

If you’re having problems with the brakes on your Mercedes, come and see your Princeton area Mercedes dealer today.

Brake Fluid

Brake fluid helps protect your brakes from corrosion and keep them lubricated. Your vehicle’s manual should tell you what type of brake fluid your vehicle uses, and how to check it. Every 30,000 miles or so, you should “bleed” your brakes – that is, you should drain your brake fluid and replace it.

Power Steering Fluid

This fluid helps with the maneuverability of your vehicle. Generally speaking you can check your power steering fluid by locating a cap labeled “power steering” under the hood. Again, you’ll want to check your owner’s manual to make sure you’ve got the right type of power steering fluid to top off your vehicle.

Wiper Fluid

Wiper fluid, sometimes called window washer fluid, is basically a mix of glass cleaner and water. The wiper fluid tank is generally large and should be relatively obvious to locate and top off. If you live in a colder climate, make sure to use wiper fluid that is rated for colder temperatures. Obviously, this is one of the easiest fluids to top off.

Oil

Oil is what keeps your engine running smooth and clean. Certainly you can change your own oil, but it is generally not too expensive to have it done for you either. Your local Buick Pontiac GMC dealership can change your oil and help you decide which oil is best, as well.

Coolant

Engine coolant keeps your vehicle from getting too hot. If you don’t have enough coolant, you can permanently damage your engine. You can top off your engine coolant via your radiator or, in most new models, via an overflow reservoir tank. Just make sure you have the right mix of coolant for your vehicle.

Battery Fluid

If you have a battery that’s not sealed, you may need to refill your battery fluid. To do this, uncover the refill hole of your battery, and check to see how the fluid looks. If the battery fluid is below the refill line, add distilled water.

If you’re not comfortable checking topping off fluids on your own, the folks at your Mercedes dealer near Lawrenceville are here and ready to help you out.

You should check your radiator cap every now and again. A bad cap usually won’t lead to a severe problem, but it will cause a loss of coolant and drips on your garage floor.

To check your Mercedes radiator cap, you need to start when the engine is cold. Remove the cap, and look carefully at the seal. Is the seal deformed? Are there cracks in the seal? If so, it’s simply a matter of purchasing a replacement cap and putting it on.

If you want to make sure your Mercedes is running the way it should be, come to your Mercedes dealer today. We’ll check everything out to make sure your vehicle is running just right, and at its optimal condition.

First of all, you should wash your Mercedes using the correct tools. Use a cotton or a paint-safe microfiber washing mit. Use cleaners that are meant for automotive use. These products are pH balanced, and they are designed so that they won’t strip off the wax.

You should also make sure you spray all of the dirt and contaminates off your Mercedes before you begin to wash it. These things can scratch your paint if you just dive right into washing.

Wash and rinse your Mercedes one section at a time so that the soap you use doesn’t dry before you wash it off, as well.

Make sure you always dry your vehicle well. Drying prevents water spots. Cotton detailing cloths or a chamois made of sheepskin are ideal, and won’t scratch the surface of your Mercedes.

To take great care of your Mercedes inside and out, visit your Cherry Hill area Mercedes dealer today.

If possible, you should wash your Mercedes SL500 with pure water and no soap. Wash it gently, using a hose or a power washer. You will use clean cotton rags to wipe it down. You can use deionized water to skip the drying phase, otherwise you should use soft towels or a chamois.

As far as wax goes, you can use basic auto wax. Some people might prefer a special exterior wax, and that’s fine too.

Even more than waxing, however, the key is to keep your Mercedes SL500 garaged both day an ight. Unless you’re driving it, you should keep it locked away. You might even consider an epoxy coating for your garage floor to prevent dust.

Your Cherry Hill (NJ) area Mercedes dealer has just the vehicle for you. Come and see us today.