Check Off Your Vehicles Seasonal Maintenance With This Checklist From Mercedes-Benz Of Danbury | Danbury, CT

 

It’s important to perform regular maintenance on your beloved Mercedes-Benz to ensure it never stops performing at the highest level. When the fall/winter season creeps in, it is especially important as seasonal changes and temperature drops can really wear on your ride! Lucky for you, we have some tips in this week’s blog that will have you checking off your fall to-do list. Take a peek below to get an idea of where to get started with your fall vehicle upkeep!  Don’t have enough time to give your vehicle a thorough once-over? Request your service appointment today at Mercedes-Benz of Danbury and let our team of trained technicians take care of it for you!

 

Mercedes-Benz Of Danbury’s Fall Upkeep Checklist

 

Car Battery: 

• Pop open your hood and brush away the dust. Fall is a great time to inspect your car battery to ensure there are no issues down the road when the colder weather creeps in! 
• Make sure your engine cables and terminals are in good shape and retighten if necessary for good contact. 
• Make sure there’s no corrosion or dirt build-up. If this is the case, this would be a good time to disconnect and clean them up.
• If your vehicle is newer and you have a maintenance-free battery with no removable caps, there’s not much for you to do besides peeking around the remainder of your hood to ensure there are no leaks, breaks, or issues.

 

Tires:

• Tire maintenance is always a must, not just during winter months. However, your tires play a crucial role in your vehicle’s winter performance. 
• The first thing you should do is to check your tire tread. When you tread is 2/32″ your tires are considered bald and you will need to replace your tires immediately. If your tire tread is above this you’re okay, but should consider replacing soon if it’s closer to balding. 
• Most vehicles are purchased with all-season tires, which provide good performance all-year-round. However, if you live in a very snowy area, we highly suggest purchasing snow tires. 
• Once your tires are on and in good condition, we suggest scrubbing away any dirt, grime, or buildup. 

 

Wash & Wax: 

• Chances are your vehicle needs a good washing after all your summer travel. Between dirt, dead bugs, and even beach sand, your exterior probably isn’t shining like it used to.
• Give your vehicle a good cleaning, this means the top, sides, underneath, and even the tires. 
• Once you’ve washed your car, it’s a good idea to wax your vehicle’s exterior. Getting a car wax is a great way to keep your car’s finish looking new. 
• Waxing can be tricky, so be sure to check your owner’s manual for safe products from your vehicle or leave it to the pros in our service department!

 

 

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