2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400 Maintenance Schedule

When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz SL400, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With proactive maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your SL400. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. There's no need to guess when it's time to get SL400 maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Just follow your 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400 maintenance schedule!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz themselves. 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; however, recommended maintenance usually includes 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 SL400 perform better, increase your vehicle safety, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400 problems later.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400 for factory-recommended routine maintenance and our technicians will jump right in 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. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your SL400's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Could your 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400 be ready for a new battery? 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 SL400 may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Mercedes-Benz SL400 battery, and so can frequent short drives. 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 SL400) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Mercedes-Benz SL400 won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400 running newer, longer. To learn how often Mercedes-Benz recommends you have the oil changed in your 2016 SL400, 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. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400.

Routine upkeep for your Mercedes-Benz SL400 suspension and steering system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, provide the appropriate Mercedes-Benz SL400 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. Components within your Mercedes-Benz SL400's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Mercedes-Benz SL400 services, you could be feeling the heat on the road – literally! A malfunctioning A/C system or overheating engine can wreak havoc on your car. We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your Mercedes-Benz SL400’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Mercedes-Benz SL400? We got it. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL400 maintenance.

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