1988 Buick Skyhawk Maintenance Schedule

You want your Buick Skyhawk to last as long as possible. With the right maintenance at the right time, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your Skyhawk. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine Skyhawk maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1988 Buick Skyhawk!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Buick, your vehicle manufacturer. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your Skyhawk running for longer, increase your vehicle safety, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1988 Buick Skyhawk problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1988 Buick Skyhawk for factory-recommended routine maintenance and an expert technician will begin by performing 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. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your Skyhawk. We’ll check your head and tail lights, fluid levels, filters, tires (and their alignment!), and windshield wiper blades. We’ll also perform a free battery check to determine your battery’s charge level.

Maybe it's time to find a new auto battery for your 1988 Buick Skyhawk. Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Buick Skyhawk battery, and so can frequent short drives. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. Otherwise, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your Skyhawk stranded. Your Buick Skyhawk 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 1988 Buick Skyhawk's engine run smoother. See Buick's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 1988 Skyhawk in the chart at the top of this page. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1988 Buick Skyhawk.

Routine upkeep for your Buick Skyhawk suspension and steering system can not only ensure a smooth ride; it can also help you maintain control of your car in compromised road conditions. Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, perform Buick Skyhawk suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your Buick Skyhawk's steering and suspension system.

If you skip recommended Buick Skyhawk services, you (and your engine) could quickly lose your cool when there's a problem on the road–especially if that problem is an overheated engine or broken A/C. Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Buick Skyhawk cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is your Buick Skyhawk radiator in need of replacement? We can take care of that. A/C smelling musty? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1988 Buick Skyhawk maintenance.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.