2005 Buick Century Scheduled Maintenance

Maintain Your Buick Century

Your Buick Century isn’t just a car. It’s a part of your lifestyle. Keep it running newer, longer and schedule your routine maintenance appointment today.

2005 Buick Century Maintenance Schedule

What is the maintenance schedule for the 2005 Buick Century?

Here’s Why 2005 Buick Century Scheduled Maintenance Matters

When it comes to your Buick Century, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With proactive maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your Century. But how do you know what service to get and when? It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine Century maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 2005 Buick Century!

Buick knows your vehicle inside and out (they made it, after all!), so they’ve designed this schedule with your car’s unique needs in mind. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your Century perform better, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and prevent common 2005 Buick Century problems.

Essential Maintenance to Keep Your Buick Century Running Newer, Longer

Bring your 2005 Buick Century to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and our technicians will jump right in with a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your Century’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Could your 2005 Buick Century be ready for a new battery? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Century may need a replacement battery sooner. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Buick Century battery. It can be tempting to try and get as much life out of your battery as possible, but it’s smart to check it regularly and replace it before it gets too weak. Otherwise, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your Century stranded. Your Buick Century won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can help your 2005 Buick Century's engine run smoother. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 2005 Century. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. Not sure what type of oil to use for your 2005 Buick Century? We can help with that, too!

Periodic service to the steering system in your Buick Century can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide Buick Century steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Components within your Buick Century's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Buick Century maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Buick Century cooling, heating, and climate control system. Need a new Buick Century radiator? We’ve got your back. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 2005 Buick Century maintenance.

We can help you keep your vehicle (and your life!) running smoothly. Many of our locations have weekend and evening hours for your convenience.

Stay ahead of maintenance for your 2005 Buick Century. Get answers to everyday maintenance questions and take better care of your Buick today.

Take an active role in maintaining your 2005 Buick Century. Get answers to common Buick Century maintenance questions and learn more about caring for your vehicle.

  • What do I do if I hit a pothole in my Buick Century? You know your Buick Century better than anyone else, so you’ll know if something doesn’t feel right while driving. Have your alignment checked (and adjusted if necessary) as soon as you notice a pulling steering wheel to prevent suspension damage or uneven tire wear.
  • When should I use high mileage oil in my Buick Century? Got 75,000+ miles on the odometer? Consider high mileage motor oil. High mileage oil is formulated to address the specific problems encountered by high mileage vehicles, or those with more than 75,000 miles. It can help reduce oil consumption, smoke, and emissions from older Buick Century engines.
  •  Why are my Buick dashboard lights on? Don't ignore dashboard warning lights! Bring your Buick Century in for a diagnostic code scan as soon as a dashboard warning light flashes on, whether it's your check engine or battery light. Dashboard lights alert you to trouble under the hood.