Mercedes Winter Maintenance
The cold season can present a host of potential issues for your Mercedes-Benz vehicle, and failure to properly maintain your car can become a costly affair. Visiting a servicing specialist in order to approve your vehicle for safe winter operation is highly recommended, however there a few checks you can undertake yourself before this procedure.
Visibility
Ensuring clear visibility of the road is not only a necessity but now also a legal obligation. Ensuring the sufficient removal of ice from your vehicle ensures the safety of both your vehicle and others. It is recommended that you utilise a Manufacturer endorsed de-icer kit to ensure the best possible results, a defrosting agent and accompanying windscreen cleaner should be sufficient.
Visiting a specialist
In addition to the above, Independent specialists are able to provide additional inspections of your Mercedes, these include:
• Diagnosing the fluid levels, which ensure proper engine and radiator operation during cold temperatures
• Inspection of the antifreeze/ anti-corrosion mixtures within the coolant and adding a concentrated cleaning agent to the water within the headlamp cleaning system
• Assessment of vehicle safety, (including tyres, brakes, battery) and on board electrical systems
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