1986 Dodge Daytona Maintenance

When it comes to your Dodge Daytona, 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 Daytona has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. There's no need to guess when it's time to get Daytona maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 1986 Dodge Daytona!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Dodge themselves. 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. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your Daytona running for longer, increase your vehicle safety, and prevent common 1986 Dodge Daytona problems.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1986 Dodge Daytona for factory-recommended routine maintenance and an expert technician will begin by performing 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 Daytona'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 Dodge Daytona? In general, car batteries only last 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 Dodge Daytona battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty Daytona) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Dodge Daytona won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 1986 Dodge Daytona engine. To learn how often Dodge recommends you have the oil changed in your 1986 Daytona, 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. Not sure what type of oil to use for your 1986 Dodge Daytona? We can help with that, too!

Periodic service to the steering system in your Dodge Daytona can not only ensure a smooth ride; it can also help you maintain control of your car in compromised road conditions. That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, provide the appropriate Dodge Daytona 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. Components within your Dodge Daytona's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Dodge Daytona 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. Don’t sweat it, though! Our technicians can take care of those issues, too. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we have what it takes to provide top-notch service for your Dodge Daytona engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Dodge Daytona? We got it. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1986 Dodge Daytona maintenance.

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