
{"id":2963,"date":"2017-10-18T18:55:41","date_gmt":"2017-10-18T18:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/arrowheadmb\/?p=2963"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:33:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:33:16","slug":"seasonal-car-care-tips-to-keep-your-mercedes-benz-running-like-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/seasonal-car-care-tips-to-keep-your-mercedes-benz-running-like-new\/","title":{"rendered":"October is Fall Car Care Month\u2014what should you be doing to keep your vehicle in top shape?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Seasonal car care tips to keep your Mercedes-Benz running like new<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>October&nbsp;is National Car Care Month, and&nbsp;even though the&nbsp;Phoenix area stays&nbsp;relatively&nbsp;warm all-year-round, this month is still a great&nbsp;time to make&nbsp;sure&nbsp;your car is in top&nbsp;shape.&nbsp;Read these quick and simple seasonal car care tips to keep your Mercedes-Benz running like new,&nbsp;and remember to contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/car-service-peoria-az\">Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead service department<\/a>&nbsp;with any issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><b>[ WATCH:&nbsp;<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/check-new-e-class-cabriolet-amg-vision-gran-turismo-justice-league-trailer\/\"><b>What Mercedes-Benz models are in the new Justice League movie trailer?<\/b><\/a><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>]<\/b><b>&nbsp;<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3>Fall Car Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Check the tires |&nbsp;<\/b>Tires&nbsp;are one of the most important&nbsp;components&nbsp;of driving, and they also&nbsp;endure&nbsp;the&nbsp;most&nbsp;wear&nbsp;and tear on a daily&nbsp;basis. At&nbsp;least&nbsp;once a week, check tire pressure and tread&nbsp;to ensure&nbsp;tires are fully inflated and free from&nbsp;puncture holes and&nbsp;blemishes. Your vehicle needs a wheel alignment if your tires are showing uneven wear.&nbsp;Keeping tires&nbsp;fully&nbsp;inflated&nbsp;improves&nbsp;efficiency&nbsp;and performance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Check the lights and wipers<\/b><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>|&nbsp;<\/b>Its important to see and be seen behind the wheel.&nbsp;Check your vehicle daily&nbsp;to make&nbsp;sure&nbsp;all the&nbsp;lights are properly working and plenty bright. At least once a month,&nbsp;test&nbsp;your vehicle&#8217;s wipers to see how well&nbsp;they&nbsp;clean&nbsp;your windshield. Replace wipers and lights&nbsp;as needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Check all the fluids |&nbsp;<\/b>Strange noises or&nbsp;strained&nbsp;performance are&nbsp;usually&nbsp;an indication of low&nbsp;fluid&nbsp;levels, and could lead to major repairs.&nbsp;Check your vehicle&#8217;s&nbsp;antifreeze\/coolant,&nbsp;engine oil, brake and transmission,&nbsp;windshield washer&nbsp;solvent,&nbsp;and&nbsp;power steering.&nbsp;Fluids&nbsp;should be checked&nbsp;every trip to the gas station.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Check the battery |&nbsp;<\/b>Car batteries&nbsp;can wear down over time&nbsp;or&nbsp;start to corrode along the wires and&nbsp;lose&nbsp;proper connection. At least once a month,&nbsp;check&nbsp;your battery&nbsp;to ensure the connection is tight, clean,&nbsp;and corrosion-free. Replace your car battery&nbsp;every three-four&nbsp;years.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/16092428\/2018-Mercedes-Benz-C-Class-B2_o-2.jpg\" alt=\"Side view of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class\" class=\"wp-image-14496\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/16092428\/2018-Mercedes-Benz-C-Class-B2_o-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/16092428\/2018-Mercedes-Benz-C-Class-B2_o-2-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/16092511\/2018-MB-SClass-Coupe_B5_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"Front view of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class\" class=\"wp-image-14498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/16092511\/2018-MB-SClass-Coupe_B5_o-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2024\/04\/16092511\/2018-MB-SClass-Coupe_B5_o-1-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><b>[&nbsp;<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/schedule-car-maintenance-or-auto-repair-peoria-az\"><b>Schedule a service appointment with Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead online!<\/b><\/a><b>&nbsp;<\/b><b>]<\/b><b>&nbsp;<\/b>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seasonal car care tips to keep your Mercedes-Benz running like new October&nbsp;is National Car Care Month, and&nbsp;even though the&nbsp;Phoenix area stays&nbsp;relatively&nbsp;warm all-year-round, this month is still a 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