1986 Chevrolet Cavalier Maintenance

When it comes to your Chevrolet Cavalier, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your Cavalier has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. There's no need to guess when it's time to get Cavalier 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 Cavalier!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Chevrolet, your vehicle manufacturer. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like 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 Cavalier running for longer, increase your vehicle safety, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 Cavalier. 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.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier? If your current battery is more than three years old, it may be time for a replacement (batteries typically last somewhere between three and 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 Cavalier 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 Cavalier won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can help your 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier's engine run smoother. To learn how often Chevrolet recommends you have the oil changed in your 1986 Cavalier, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. 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 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier? We can help with that, too!

Routine upkeep for your Chevrolet Cavalier suspension and steering system can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide the appropriate Chevrolet Cavalier steering and suspension services. This can include things like power steering fluid replacement, wheel alignment adjustments, replacement of struts and wheel bearings, and ball joint lubrication. Prevent damage or premature wear and tear on your Chevrolet Cavalier's steering system with regular maintenance.

Without routine Chevrolet Cavalier maintenance, 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!). We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your Chevrolet Cavalier’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Chevrolet Cavalier? We can take care of that. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1986 Chevrolet Cavalier maintenance.

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