1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban Scheduled Maintenance

When it comes to your Chevrolet C10 Suburban, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With the right maintenance at the right time, your C10 Suburban has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. But how do you know what service to get and when? There's no need to guess when it's time to get C10 Suburban maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Chevrolet, your vehicle manufacturer. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; in most cases, though, recommended maintenance will consist of services like oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your C10 Suburban's life, keep you safer on the road, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban problems later.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban for factory-recommended routine maintenance and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your C10 Suburban. 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.

Could your 1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban be ready for a new battery? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Chevrolet C10 Suburban battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Chevrolet C10 Suburban won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can help your 1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban's engine run smoother. See Chevrolet's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 1986 C10 Suburban in the chart at the top of this page. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. Not sure what type of oil to use for your 1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban? We can help with that, too!

Routine upkeep for your Chevrolet C10 Suburban suspension and steering system can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). 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, provide Chevrolet C10 Suburban steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your Chevrolet C10 Suburban's steering and suspension system.

If you fall behind on routine Chevrolet C10 Suburban maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), 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 Chevrolet C10 Suburban cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Chevrolet C10 Suburban? We’ve got your back. A/C smelling musty? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 1986 Chevrolet C10 Suburban maintenance and repairs.

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