How to Maintain Your Mercedes-Benz

Your new Mercedes-Benz vehicle is a long-term investment, and you need and expect it to perform beautifully on Darlington roads. Do luxury vehicles have special maintenance requirements? We do recommend Mercedes-Benz synthetic oil replacement over conventional motor oil. Additionally, high-performance Mercedes-AMG® models will benefit from tires that match their capabilities. Below, we cover everything you need to know about how to maintain your Mercedes-Benz for many years to come.

Follow Your Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Schedule

Learning how to care for a Mercedes-Benz begins with your vehicle’s service schedule, which you can find in your owner’s manual. It details exactly when your vehicle needs key services and is designed to keep your car on the road in Sumter — and avoid any unexpected visits to your local Marion service center!

Your vehicle should receive Mercedes-Benz Service A and Mercedes-Benz Service B on an alternating basis. Here’s what our technicians will do at each appointment**:

Mercedes-Benz Service A Checklist*

• Mercedes-Benz synthetic motor oil replacement 
• Oil filter replacement^
• Fluid level checks and corrections^^
• Tire inflation check and correction
• Brake component inspection
• Reset maintenance counter

Mercedes-Benz Service B Checklist*

• Mercedes-Benz synthetic motor oil replacement 
• Oil filter replacement^
• Fluid level checks and corrections^^
• Tire inflation check and correction
• Cabin dust/combination filter replacement
• Brake component inspection
• Brake fluid exchange
• Reset maintenance counter

Learn About the Benefits of Synthetic Motor Oil

When you bring your car to our authorized service center in Florence, we will always use Mercedes-Benz synthetic oil. There are several reasons for this:

• Synthetic oil lasts longer than conventional oil
• With conventional oil, your car would need oil changes more frequently
• Synthetic oil retains its viscosity longer and is more effective at lubricating the engine
• Because of its superior lubrication properties, synthetic oil is better at regulating engine temperature
• Synthetic oil stays clean longer, so it’s a better choice if you do a lot of off-roading

Keep These DIY Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Tips in Mind

Knowing how to maintain a Mercedes-Benz also comes down to caring for your car at home. We suggest that you take just a few minutes each month to check over your car to make sure there’s nothing that needs attention before it’s time for your regular maintenance appointment:

• Check to see if the check engine light is on
• Clean the interior and exterior
• Make sure all the interior and exterior lights work
• Check tire pressure and tread
• Make sure windshield wiper fluid is filled 

Turn to Mercedes-Benz of Florence for Expert Mercedes-Benz Maintenance Tips

If you have any questions about how to care for a Mercedes-Benz, our team is here to help. Contact our service center directly to speak with a technician today. In the meantime, learn more about service and parts financing at Mercedes-Benz of Florence.

*2009 and newer Mercedes-Benz vehicles only. Price advertised for Service A/Service B includes all factory-required components. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for the complete list of factory-required services and details on the specific intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.

**Services and pricing for Service A/Service B may vary due to your driving habits, mileage, and local environmental conditions. Please refer to your maintenance booklet for additional details and general guidelines for your vehicle’s year and model.

^Oil and filter change is the base advertised service component. Additional services as determined by your vehicle’s ASSYST Plus system, which calculates service needs based on your driving habits, time, mileage and environmental conditions, may increase service cost.

^^All fluid level checks and corrections are dependent on factory-recommended service intervals for your vehicle’s year and model.