Why Regular Mercedes Maintenance Is Critical For Longevity
Mercedes-Benz cars can be a little bit like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. They can be civilized luxury cruises that rival the likes of Rolls Royce and Bentley and, at the drop of a hat, become fire-breathing Dragon ready to humble any unsuspecting supercar owner. The best way to keep this balance which many find so alluring, is to keep up with your Mercedes maintenance plan.
Keeping The Dragon Healthy
It’s no secret why you bought a Mercedes, and nobody wants to put their foot to the floor, expecting a roar and fire, only to get a cough and a sad puff of smoke. To prevent this, Mercedes recommends your vehicle be serviced every 15 000km or one year, whichever comes first. Mercedes Engines, especially those from AMG, are under extreme stress and operate under the tightest of tolerances to squeeze out all the performance they can get from the engine
Letting oil get too dirty and thick could lead to oil starvation at high RPMs and complete engine failure. Furthermore, oil that has been through too many heat cycles degrades and offers less protection to parts in contact with one another and less lubrication. With each AMG engine being hand-assembled, that is an expensive mistake you don’t want to make.
Keeping The Dragon In Its Cage
Mercedes-Benz owes its luxurious ride quality to the excellently designed suspension systems. While we mostly think of filters and fluid changes when we talk about maintenance, the suspension system of your Mercedes has several serviceable parts that often need to be remembered.
Tires, bushing, and shock absorbers all play a pivotal part in your car’s driving characteristics and safety. While these parts don’t need to be replaced at every annual service, we recommend that your mechanic do a multi-point inspection to ensure each part is within spec as part of your regular Mercedes maintenance.
Other Benefits Of Regular Maintenance
There are other upsides to having the same mechanic regularly maintain your Mercedes. Firstly, a Mercedes mechanic will be familiar with problems unique to each generation and model of Mercedes, such as noisy struts on 1989-1995 E-Classes or the limited lifespans of CL65 coil packs
Returning to the same mechanic will allow them to build a file on your vehicle of what was replaced, when, what repairs have already been done, and when other repair items may be coming up. This allows for better preventative maintenance
Mercedes Maintenance Center In Pompano
Foreign Affairs Motorwerks has been South Florida’s go-to Mercedes maintenance and performance shop since 1978. From factory-scheduled maintenance to performance modification and repair, there is no better place to bring your Mercedes. Our team of ASE-certified mechanics has the proper training and every tool to make sure any job done on your Mercedes is completed the same way they would in Stuttgart. Don’t hesitate to book your Mercedes today by calling (954) 746-0488.