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A Mercedes-Benz is a luxury vehicle that has a long and distinguished reputation for quality craftsmanship, safety, and longevity. It is also synonymous with above average engineering. But there is still upkeep required on these automobiles. The cost for parts and repairs on these cars is quite high. To keep the cost of fixing your car as low as possible, there are things you can do on your own to keep it out of the repair shop. Doing these simple tasks when they are required will offer reliability and increased performance for the years you own the car. The most important maintenance practice you can do for your Mercedes to improve the life of the engine is to get regular oil changes. This is also a cost saving measure that will keep the car running smoothly. Motor oil is required to keep the parts of the engine well lubricated and working in unison. Overtime, the oil's effectiveness at doing its job is lost. Dirt, dust, metal particles and other types of debris can build up in the engine causing the parts to work harder and harder. This leads to more wear and tear. Synthetic oils tend to be more expensive than regular oils, but they perform better and last for a longer period of time. Do oil changes on your Mercedes approximately every 7,500 miles or six months if you use synthetic oil. If you use traditional oil, change the oil every 5,000 miles. Put in a new oil filter every time you change your oil. The tires on your car offer you a comfortable and safe ride. They also play a role in the general performance of your vehicle, as well as the fuel economy of it. Check the pressure in your tires on a weekly basis, according to the inflation chart for the model you own. Your tires will last longer when the pressure in them is stable. Have your tires rotated and balanced twice a year (every six months). Inspect them for damage and signs of wear and tear on a regular basis. It is expensive to fix air conditioning compressors. However, you can keep your AC working well for a long span of time if you get into a routine of running it at least once a week for a 10 minute period. Do this all 12 months of the year. It also helps to keep the unit charged with refrigerant gas to prevent any damage from taking place in the future. Check the AC system and refill it annually. Tune-ups are an essential element of the maintenance procedures for a Mercedes. The recent models of this car make tune-ups very difficult because of the location of components in the interior of the engine. In this case, taking your car into a shop is the smartest course of action to take. Take a look through your owner's manual to find out how often factory tune-ups are recommended for your Mercedes-Benz. Do you have a Mercedes reading that requires regular maintenance? Click here for helpful resources: http://www.masano.mercedesdealer.com/about_us/mercedes-reading.
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