1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban Maintenance Schedule

You want your Chevrolet K10 Suburban to last as long as possible. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your K10 Suburban. 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 K10 Suburban maintenance. Just follow your 1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban maintenance schedule!

Chevrolet 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. 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; 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 K10 Suburban perform better, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban for factory-recommended routine maintenance and our technicians will jump right in with a Courtesy Check. This Courtesy Check can establish a baseline of what may need to be addressed during your service appointment. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your K10 Suburban'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 1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your K10 Suburban may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Chevrolet K10 Suburban 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, you may find yourself (and your trusty K10 Suburban) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Chevrolet K10 Suburban 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 support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban running newer, longer. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 1986 K10 Suburban. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban.

Periodic service to the steering system in your Chevrolet K10 Suburban can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, provide the appropriate Chevrolet K10 Suburban 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 K10 Suburban's steering and suspension system.

If you skip recommended Chevrolet K10 Suburban services, you could be feeling the heat on the road – literally! A malfunctioning A/C system or overheating engine can wreak havoc on your car. 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 K10 Suburban’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Chevrolet K10 Suburban? We can take care of that. A/C smelling musty? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1986 Chevrolet K10 Suburban 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.