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Keeping a vehicle in good working order shouldn't be difficult and it doesn't have to be a chore if you follow a schedule. That's certainly better than having a preventable problem prevent you from getting to an important appointment or to that concert you've been anticipating for months.
Boston Mercedes dealers want to make sure their customers are informed on how to care for their vehicles and know the important checkpoints of maintenance. Many of these are things you can do yourself and the others can all be done with a visit to your service department or mechanic.
We all know about the guidelines for changing the oil and oil filters every 3,000-4,000 miles, but we don't always heed that line in the owner's manual or the sticker our mechanic put on the doorframe after the last oil change.
Another point that is often overlooked is changing the air filter. That can be done along with the oil change and it's one less thing to remember. Putting both of these items on a schedule can prevent unnecessary and inconvenient problems later. Your Rhode Island used Mercedes G-Class dealer service department can take care of it for you and give you a reminder for the next change.
While you're checking fluid levels, don't forget the often overlooked ones like the transmission fluid and brake fluid. If you don't know how to do this or just don't want to mess with it, get it done when your vehicles goes in for other maintenance (like that regular oil change).
One you can do yourself and will want to if you've ever been on the road and gotten a windshield full of bugs/slush/mud, is the windshield wiper fluid. It's cheap, it's simple to add and you don't want to be without it.
Another no-brainer is tire pressure. Most gas stations have a place with a gauge where you can easily check this. Many newer and luxury models have signals from the car to let you know when the tire is full enough. The horn with honk and lights flash to tell you to stop adding air. Certainly more dramatic than using a gauge, but I'm not sure it's a lot more accurate.
Checking the tire pressure, though, will help detect any slow leaks that could lead to a roadside tire change and help give you a more comfortable ride and better mileage numbers. Owners of a Mercedes in Boston don't want to forget this step in the maintenance schedule as cold weather approaches.
The battery is kind of important too. If it's dead, so is your car. Write down the expiration date on your battery and when it gets close to that date, especially if it will be during cold weather, replace your battery as a precaution. Spending a few dollars before you absolutely have to sure beats a stressful morning of being late or being stranded somewhere in the dark and cold. You should also check the cables for any signs of corrosion.
Looking at belts and listening for sounds that indicate they may be slipping or wearing can keep you from down time with your vehicle as well. Rhode Island used Mercedes G-Class buyers know how much emphasis their dealer puts on good maintenance.
Lighting is another area we sometimes neglect. Not just headlights and taillights, but interior lights and hazard flashers should be checked regularly.
