Mercedes-Benz of Santa Fe Blog

All kinds of myths about motor oil abound. If you continue to believe in them, you could end up spending needless money. The technicians in the service department at Mercedes-Benz of Santa Fe are on top of the latest motor oil trends. Here is some of the latest information available.

If you switch to synthetic motor oil, switching back to regular oil won't harm your engine. A myth persists that once you go synthetic, you have to stay with it. Another myth about synthetic oil is that it causes leaks. When synthetics were...

Due to the intensity of the heat that your engine operates it requires its own cooling system in order to prevent it from overheating and causing lasting damage. But in order to keep your engine running correctly, you will need to perform periodic maintenance on your cooling system to keep that in good working order.

Over time you will notice the coolant in your radiator become dirty and less effective. Once that happens you will want to do a coolant flush to the system. This involves first draining and disposing of all of the old dirty fluid. A hose is…

Your car's muffler is the last step of its exhaust system. This part does the job of muffling the noise of processing and releasing exhaust gases. A rusted fastener, loose pipe or hole in the muffler could cause it to make a great deal of noise when you drive.

A muffler that is too loud could also be a sign of a more serious issue with your exhaust system. In many communities, a loud car could result in a fine or a ticket, along with a requirement to get it repaired. When your car starts to sound loud, an…

Many drivers dutifully take their cars to the mechanic shop to have their oil changed every 3,000 miles. Even though you might think that this is what you are supposed to do, you should know that for most modern cars, this simply is not necessary. Here at Mercedes-Benz of Santa Fe, we know how important it is for you to take good care of your vehicle and stay on top of your regular maintenance. However, we do not want for you to waste your time and money having your car's oil changed more frequently than it has to…

Even though there are lots of good local automobile repair shops, retail chains, and other types of automotive servicing entities, it is still a good idea to have your local dealership be the one to service your vehicle.

The most convenient and simplest maintenance services you can do to your car is monitoring and replenishing fluids. Each fluid has a particular purpose and needs to be changed throughout the life of your Mercedes-Benz.