2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Maintenance

When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz GL550, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With proactive maintenance, your GL550 could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. But how do you know what service to get and when? There's no need to guess when it's time to get GL550 maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550!

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. 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 tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your GL550's life, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and prevent common 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 problems.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 and our technicians will jump right in with a Courtesy Check. This Courtesy Check can establish a baseline of what may need to be addressed during your service appointment. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your GL550's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Maybe it's time to find a new auto battery for your 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550. Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your GL550 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 GL550 battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Mercedes-Benz GL550 won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can help your 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550's engine run smoother. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 2012 GL550. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. Not sure what type of oil to use for your 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550? We can help with that, too!

Maintaining your Mercedes-Benz GL550 steering and suspension system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, provide Mercedes-Benz GL550 steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Components within your Mercedes-Benz GL550's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Mercedes-Benz GL550 maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), 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!). 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 GL550 engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is your Mercedes-Benz GL550 radiator in need of replacement? We can take care of that. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 maintenance.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.