1996 Mercedes-Benz S500 Maintenance

You want your Mercedes-Benz S500 to last as long as possible. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your S500 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 S500 maintenance. Just follow your 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500 maintenance schedule!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz themselves. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your S500 running for longer, keep you safer on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500 problems in the future.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500 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. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your S500’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500? If your current battery is more than three years old, it may be time for a replacement (batteries typically last somewhere between three and five years). Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your S500 may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Mercedes-Benz S500 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 S500) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Mercedes-Benz S500 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 support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500 running newer, longer. To learn how often Mercedes-Benz recommends you have the oil changed in your 1996 S500, check out the information table at the beginning 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'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500.

Routine upkeep for your Mercedes-Benz S500 suspension and steering 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! Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide Mercedes-Benz S500 steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Prevent damage or premature wear and tear on your Mercedes-Benz S500's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Mercedes-Benz S500 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. Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Mercedes-Benz S500 cooling, heating, and climate control system. Need a new Mercedes-Benz S500 radiator? We got it. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S500 maintenance.

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