1985 Chevrolet El Camino Maintenance

Take care of your Chevrolet El Camino and it'll take care of you. With proactive maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your El Camino. 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 El Camino maintenance. Just follow your 1985 Chevrolet El Camino maintenance schedule!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Chevrolet, your vehicle manufacturer. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; 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. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your El Camino's life, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and prevent common 1985 Chevrolet El Camino problems.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 1985 Chevrolet El Camino and our technicians will jump right in 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. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your El Camino's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1985 Chevrolet El Camino? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. There’s a chance you’ll need a replacement sooner, but it depends on the climate in your area as well as your driving habits. Taking short trips or exposing your car to extreme temperatures (like in the dead of winter or heat of summer) could reduce the life expectancy of your Chevrolet El Camino battery. 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, you may find yourself (and your trusty El Camino) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Chevrolet El Camino won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 1985 Chevrolet El Camino running newer, longer. To learn how often Chevrolet recommends you have the oil changed in your 1985 El Camino, 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. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 1985 Chevrolet El Camino.

Routine upkeep for your Chevrolet El Camino 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 the appropriate Chevrolet El Camino 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. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your Chevrolet El Camino's steering and suspension system.

If you skip recommended Chevrolet El Camino 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 Chevrolet El Camino cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Chevrolet El Camino? We’ve got your back. A/C smelling musty? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1985 Chevrolet El Camino maintenance.

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