A/C on full blast!
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As Glenn Frey would sing, “The Heat is On,” temperature-wise, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. The blazing summer temps can become dangerous to (you and) your Mercedes-Benz, so keeping cool and the air conditioner in check is a necessity.
Watch out for signs of transmission problems.
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Neglecting proper transmission care will cause problems in the future. The longer you drive with a transmission problem, the worse the problem is going to get. Period.
While there are ways to prolong the life of your transmission in your Mercedes-Benz, sometimes things come up and troubles cannot be avoided.
Prolong your transmission's life.
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As the most complex part of your Mercedes-Benz, the transmission has an abundance of parts and functions to power your Mercedes-Benz.
Oftentimes transmission care is overlooked since it doesn’t have as many regular services as other components of your automobile. Here are some ways to prolong your transmission’s life:
Maintain the life of your Mercedes-Benz with proper service.
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The key to maintaining the life of your Mercedes-Benz is to have it serviced routinely, whether it's according to specific Mercedes-Benz factory scheduled guidelines or using the Active Service System. In doing this, you’ll prolong the safety and reliability of your Mercedes-Benz.
Your Mercedes-Benz has a specific recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed when your Mercedes-Benz hits a certain mileage or time interval. This is called Factory Scheduled Maintenance (FSM). Not all Mercedes require the same schedule, so it’s important to know your exact model.
Stay safe on the roads this winter
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Temperatures are dropping, snow is falling and Jack Frost is nipping away. Make sure he doesn’t nip away at your Mercedes-Benz (and cause damage). Properly winterizing your Mercedes-Benz will keep it running smoothly and keep you safe on the road. Here are some tips to prepare your Mercedes-Benz for battling the elements.