If you have not yet brought your Mercedes to MB Clinic for a fall checkup, now is the time. While the weather is pleasant this week, next week rain and snow are in the forecast for Denver. So use the last few days of sunshine to get your car ready for the winter.
We recommend fluid checks, wiper check, tire inspection and battery check. Fluids should be checked regularly, but of course, before winter, antifreeze is vital, so a quick check of the antifreeze is highly recommended. Tires are crucial for safe driving in winter weather - making sure there is sufficient tread remaining to evacuate water is vital to prevent hydroplaning. Proper tire inflation not only improves mileage, but extends tire life and improves handling – a win all around. If you use winter tires, wait no longer, change to snow tires now.
Finally, we highly recommend battery testing. Cold weather can make a marginal battery fail. While during the warm summer months a weak battery could do the job, cold weather negatively impacts battery’s ability to hold charge – as a result, a weak battery that worked in the summer may not be able to provide enough power on a cold winter evening. Getting stuck somewhere in a parking lot at 8 pm in freezing weather is no fun, so we highly recommend battery check before the winter cold.
At MB Clinic we offer comprehensive Mercedes Benz service, so call us at the shop, or make an appointment online – but do get your Mercedes checked out before the winter snows.