1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Maintenance

When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz 300SEL, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your 300SEL has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. But how do you know what service to get and when? It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine 300SEL maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL!

Mercedes-Benz knows your vehicle inside and out (they made it, after all!), so they’ve designed this schedule with your car’s unique needs in mind. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; in most cases, though, recommended maintenance will consist of services like oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your 300SEL perform better, keep you safer on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL for factory-recommended routine maintenance and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your 300SEL’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your 300SEL may need a replacement battery sooner. Taking short trips or exposing your car to extreme temperatures (like in the dead of winter or heat of summer) could reduce the life expectancy of your Mercedes-Benz 300SEL battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty 300SEL) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Mercedes-Benz 300SEL could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL engine. To learn how often Mercedes-Benz recommends you have the oil changed in your 1989 300SEL, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL.

Maintaining your Mercedes-Benz 300SEL steering and suspension system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide the appropriate Mercedes-Benz 300SEL steering and suspension services. This can include things like power steering fluid replacement, wheel alignment adjustments, replacement of struts and wheel bearings, and ball joint lubrication. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your Mercedes-Benz 300SEL's steering and suspension system.

If you fall behind on routine Mercedes-Benz 300SEL maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you (and your engine) could quickly lose your cool when there's a problem on the road–especially if that problem is an overheated engine or broken A/C. Don’t sweat it, though! Our technicians can take care of those issues, too. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we have what it takes to provide top-notch service for your Mercedes-Benz 300SEL engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is your Mercedes-Benz 300SEL radiator in need of replacement? We got it. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL maintenance.

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