Recommended Regular Maintenance and Services for Foreign Automobiles
Frank's Mercedes Service wants to encourage regular maintenance. Manufacturers know that a properly maintained car will be more dependable, safer, last longer, and increase your satisfaction with their product. Car makers and owners also have a responsibility to make sure emission controls receive regular service and are functioning properly. Regular maintenance helps accomplish these goals by keeping your engine running efficiently and eliminating potential problems that may leave you stranded.
What's In It For You?
- More dependable car
- Doing your part for cleaner air
- A car that retains the "new car feel"
- A car worth more at trade-in or sale
- Less chance of a costly breakdown
- An intact warranty
- A safer car for you and your family
Manufacturer Scheduled Maintenance Services:
The manufacturer creates detailed maintenance schedules outlining specific operations to be performed on various components and systems. This is done at different mileage or time intervals to ensure proper operation and prevent premature wear. The manufacturer also indicates what services must be done to maintain the factory warranty and extended warranty.
Lube, Oil and Filter Change Service
- Change engine oil and replace oil filter
- Fill crankcase with Mobil drive clean engine oil
- Inspect and lubricate throttle linkage, door latches, hood latches and trunk latch
- Check and correct fluid level
- 27 point vehicle inspection
Tire Care
- Check and correct air pressure in tires
- Check spare tire
- Check for uneven wear
- Correct tire size and speed rating
Car Battery and Electrical Test
- Battery life measurement and pre-failure detection
- Diagnostic test of electrical system
Power Steering
- Full power steering system diagnostic
- Leak detection and replacement of seals
- Power steering fluid system flush
- Power steering fluid level check and fill
Brake System
- Complete brake system diagnostic
- Brake fluid level check and fill
- Brake system clean and fluid flush
- Check all seals and hoses
Cooling System
- Check and correct coolant level
- Flush and replace cooling system fluid
- Service item
Transmission
- Check and correct transmission fluid level
- Transmission system flush