2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Scheduled Maintenance

When it comes to your Mercedes-Benz SL550, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With the right maintenance at the right time, your SL550 could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine SL550 maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550!

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, 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 SL550 perform better, increase your vehicle safety, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550 problems later.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550 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 SL550’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Could your 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550 be ready for a new battery? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. There’s a chance you’ll need a replacement sooner, but it depends on the climate in your area as well as your driving habits. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Mercedes-Benz SL550 battery. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. 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 SL550 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550 running newer, longer. See Mercedes-Benz's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 2012 SL550 in the chart at the top of this page. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550.

Periodic service to the steering system in your Mercedes-Benz SL550 can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, perform Mercedes-Benz SL550 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 SL550's steering system require regular maintenance.

Without routine Mercedes-Benz SL550 maintenance, 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 SL550 engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Need a new Mercedes-Benz SL550 radiator? We’ve got your back. A/C smelling musty? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL550 maintenance.

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