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One of the most frequent questions we receive at Mercedes-Benz of Santa Fe involves how to clean your car's engine. If you are a driver in Santa Fe with this question, simply follow these tips.

First, pick a bright and warm day. If you can arrange your cleaning day to have low humidity, that will make the cleaning easier to complete because the car parts will dry faster. Secondly, allow the car's engine to cool for at least 15 minutes before you begin to clean. If the engine is not cool, you could get burned. Next, you will…

Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle slides or skids across a wet surface. It occurs because the tires cannot push through the water. This can occur on any type of road surface. You can avoid hydroplaning by making sure that your tires are properly inflated. You will also need to rotate your tires on a regular basis. You will likely need to rotate your tires every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

It is important to slow down when you are driving through water. It will be a lot harder for your vehicle to scatter the water if you are driving…

The name Mercedes-Benz is synonymous with luxury, so expect nothing less from any member of the esteemed fleet. One such member, the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC SUV, is one of our Mercedes-Benz of Santa Fe team's favorite three-row SUVs. It's huge, efficient, looks like money and has a cabin fit for a CEO.

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Called MBUX, this suite of drive-assist tech combines a touchscreen infotainment platform with other digital in-dash displays and tech features, including instrument clusters, touch-sensitive controls

The Mercedes-Benz S560 sedan appeals to luxury vehicle enthusiasts who prefer a full-size vehicle that offers comfort and convenience. The car's twin-turbocharged V8 engine provides plenty of power by generating 463 hp. The vehicles located at our Mercedes-Benz of Santa Fe facility are available as an AWD coupe or a RWD convertible.

The exterior of the S560 features an abundance of smooth curves that provide the sedan with an elegant appearance in addition to an aerodynamic profile. The front end boasts a chrome framed kidney-shaped grille flanked by angular headlights that curve up 

Warranty coverage is something that many manufacturers provide along with their new, certified pre-owned and used vehicles. If you're purchasing a vehicle from Mercedes-Benz of Santa Fe, we will explain the kind of coverage that you'll be receiving. It's likely that you'll have a powertrain warranty and bumper-to-bumper coverage as well.

Powertrain coverage applies to all of the different areas of your vehicle that work to make your vehicle move. 

A transfer case works as one of the components of a vehicle's drivetrain; it is made the likes of four-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive, and similar forms of multi-powered axles found in different vehicles.

The purpose of a transfer case is to shift around the power between the transmission and either the front or rear axles of a vehicle thanks to the drive shafts implemented. The additional capability found from a transfer case includes synchronizing how different both the rotation made between both sets of tires works while also containing different amounts of low-range gears 

A vehicle's ability to stay attached to the road while in motion is called traction, and slippage mitigation is the job of the suspension system. It also heavily influences the way the steering wheel feels in your hands.

In order to even out the weight that gets thrown around when driving, the suspension distributes the force according to braking and acceleration action. Essentially, there's independent action in the front and the rear - the wishbone linkage in 

Properly securing cargo to the roof racks prevents injuries to you, the passengers, and others on the road. Consult the vehicle's manual if you're unsure about how to use the roof racks and related accessories.

The research will point out with certainty what's appropriate in most situations. For example, using a roof basket in conjunction with the top racks is best when transporting everyday items. In this case, opting for rope or bungie isn't a bad idea. A bike carrier is an attachment making bike hauling possible by way of the ordinary vehicle via the roof…

Underneath the hood of this vehicle is a turbocharged 2.0L inline-four-cylinder engine. It creates 221-horsepower and can get you from zero to 60 in just 6.8 seconds. Helping to move the GLA 250 along smoothly is an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

All models are equipped with the ECO Stop/Start system. This helps the GLA 250 give you excellent fuel economy numbers by shutting down the engine temporarily when you stop.

If you have a pet that sheds in your vehicle, our team at Mercedes-Benz of Santa Fe has a few tips to help keep it under control. Trying out several cleaning tools can help you build a cleaning kit to keep in your trunk. Once you have the right tools to clean your pet's hair, then the process of getting rid of it is quicker.

Collect a few initial tools to test on the carpet and interior of your vehicle. Consider trying different brushes, a squeegee, rubber gloves, a lint brush, and tape! You may also want to include…