Stylish, sporty, luxurious; these are just some of the adjectives used to describe Mercedes-Benz automobiles. RB Auto Service can keep your Mercedes safe and reliable on the road, including working on the suspension. Most people don’t think about the suspension until it starts to give them trouble. Having the suspension inspected annually helps to avoid the following problems.
Pulling Away From Straight
Your Mercedes may start to pull away from going straight if the wheel alignment is bad. Generally, the wheels need to be realigned annually or every two years. If you fight to keep the Mercedes headed in a straight direction, bring the vehicle to our shop so we can realign the wheels.
A Very Bumpy Ride
Mercedes-Benzes are also known for their comfortable rides. If the ride in your Mercedes-Benz has become incredibly bumpy and uncomfortable, this is a sign that it is time to replace the struts and shocks. This time occurs anywhere between 30,000 miles and 60,000 miles.
Momentum Movement
Another sign that the struts and shocks are shot is feeling the movement of your Mercedes’ momentum. In other words, the body will respond and move when you accelerate, brake, and turn around corners. For example, the Mercedes’ body may squat every time you accelerate.
Oily Shocks and Struts
One final sign that the struts and shock need to be replaced is if they have oil all over them. Both suspension parts have an oily fluid inside of them that helps them absorb the uneven pavement over which you drive. When they go bad, they can start to leak this internal fluid.
A Corner Sitting Low
Always look at your Mercedes carefully when it is parked on even pavement to make sure all of the corners are at the same height. If one corner is lower than the other corners, you’ve got a broken leaf spring on that wheel. It’s important to replace the spring as soon as possible.
Problems With the Steering
Finally, problems steering your Mercedes are also a sign that there’s an issue with the suspension. In this case, you may have an issue with the power steering pump, low power steering fluid, or worn bearings. We can inspect the Mercedes’ power steering system to determine the problem so we can repair it. Do not drive the Mercedes if you are having extreme difficulties steering it.
RB Auto Service in Pinellas Park, FL, is here to help, so give us a call today if you would like us to inspect your Mercedes’ suspension.