1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Scheduled Maintenance

When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz 380SL, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With proactive maintenance, your 380SL could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. 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 380SL maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Mercedes-Benz, your vehicle manufacturer. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your 380SL's life, keep you safer on the road, and prevent common 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL problems.

Bring your 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your 380SL’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Could your 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL be ready for a new battery? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Mercedes-Benz 380SL battery, and so can frequent short drives. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty 380SL) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Mercedes-Benz 380SL could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can help your 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL's engine run smoother. See Mercedes-Benz's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 1985 380SL in the chart at the top of this page. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL.

Periodic service to the steering system in your Mercedes-Benz 380SL can not only ensure a smooth ride; it can also help you maintain control of your car in compromised road conditions. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, perform Mercedes-Benz 380SL suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. Components within your Mercedes-Benz 380SL's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Mercedes-Benz 380SL services, you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Mercedes-Benz 380SL cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Mercedes-Benz 380SL? We got it. A/C smelling musty? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL maintenance and repairs.

We can help you keep your vehicle (and your life!) running smoothly. Many of our locations have weekend and evening hours for your convenience.