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Mercedes Maintenance

If you want to keep your Mercedes for years to come it is essential to maintain it properly. With proper care and diligent maintenance, you can keep your Mercedes running smoothly for much longer. The best way to keep your Mercedes running well is regular Mercedes maintenance. Servicing your vehicle at the proper intervals will help to avoid all kinds of problems in the future. Most of the bigger issues we see here are direct results from lack of proper, regular maintenance. Many factors lead to older engines requiring more strict maintenance than newer engines. Small, gradual problems can build up over time and create a domino effect that leads to much more serious issues. Blow-by gases increase in older engines, which leads to oil being diluted quicker, which leads to more oil changes. Fuel filters and oil filters are less effective over time, which can ruin injectors and damage the entire fuel system. Spark plugs don't get replaced, which can cause misfires a ... read more

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What to do when your Mercedes SRS light comes on

Vehicle warning lights on your Mercedes can mean a number of things. A warning light may indicate a very minor issue or you may need to pull over immediately and turn the vehicle off. So what should you do when your supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning light comes on? The supplemental restraint system (SRS) light is one that we get asked about often. This light indicates that the airbags in the dashboard are not functioning correctly. This is one of the most serious warning lights you can see activate in your vehicle. If you see this warning light, you should drive extremely cautiously. Airbags are one of the key safety features in your car. Unfortunately, we've seen some people drive for years and years with this light on. Again, get your vehicle in to a professional as soon as you possibly can to correct the issue. With any warning light, make sure to have it checked out by a professional at some point. A minor issue could become a major issue very quickly. You should remembe ... read more

Mercedes-Benz Factory Scheduled Maintenance

The Mercedes-Benz factory scheduled maintenance was devised to maximize vehicle safety and reliability and minimize breakdowns. The Service Interval system will indicate when you are due for service based on your driving habits. You've made a great investment in a great automobile and it's important to follow the recommended Mercedes-Benz service levels to keep it in a like-new condition. CK Auto Exclusive is a certified Santa Rosa Mercedes Benz specialist and we are proud to offer service for all Mercedes-Benz factory scheduled maintenance. Whether you are experiencing trouble with electronic system repairs or computer diagnostics, we can help. Whatever you need to get your Mercedes back in peak condition, we can do. We take pride in working on luxury vehicles and we also take pride in our customer service. Our regular customers will tell you that our team is honest and provides quality workmanship ... read more

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Santa Rosa Mercedes Transmission Services

Regular maintenance of the transmission is essential to prolonging the life of your luxury vehicle. In general, if your Mercedes transmission is being properly lubricated by the transmission fluid then your vehicle will be in good shape. The transmission fluid lubricates the gears of the transmission to both prevent wearing-down and facilitate the switching of gears. To keep your Mercedes running smoothly, it's extremely important to replace the transmission fluid and the filter that removes contaminates from the fluid. CK Auto is well-qualified to service your Mercedes transmission. CK Auto Exclusive is a certified Santa Rosa Mercedes Benz specialist and we are proud to offer service for all Mercedes-Benz vehicles. On top of guaranteeing our work, CK Auto offers extended service warranties for our customers' Mercedes vehicles. We have been servicing engines in Santa Rosa for over 3 d ... read more

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Mercedes Engine Issues & How to Spot Them

We at CK Auto Exclusive are experts at Mercedes maintenance, Mercedes service and Mercedes repair. One of our specialties is Mercedes engine diagnosis and Mercedes engine rebuild projects. Our customers ask us how to tell when a Mercedes engine isn't working properly. In this article we discuss some great tips for keeping your Mercedes engine running smooth. TRUST YOUR MERCEDES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT How do you know if your Mercedes Benz has an engine leak? Your vehicle will often tell you what is wrong with it with by flashing a specific warning light. If you are worried about leaks, two Mercedes warning lights that you should be aware of are the oil light and the coolant light. Either one of these lights can indicate that there is a possible leak in your engine and that you need to stop and check out the problem immediately ... read more

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