1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 Maintenance

Take care of your Mercedes-Benz SL600 and it'll take care of you. With proactive maintenance, your SL600 has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. But how do you know what service to get and when? There's no need to guess when it's time to get SL600 maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Just follow your 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 maintenance schedule!

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; in most cases, though, recommended maintenance will consist of services like tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your SL600 perform better, increase your vehicle safety, and prevent common 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 problems.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 for factory-recommended routine maintenance 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. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your SL600's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600? 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 SL600 may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Mercedes-Benz SL600 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, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your SL600 stranded. Your Mercedes-Benz SL600 won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 running newer, longer. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 1996 SL600. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. 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 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600.

Maintaining your Mercedes-Benz SL600 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 the appropriate Mercedes-Benz SL600 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. Prevent damage or premature wear and tear on your Mercedes-Benz SL600's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Mercedes-Benz SL600 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 SL600 cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Mercedes-Benz SL600? We can take care of that. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL600 maintenance.

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