1988 Dodge Grand Caravan Scheduled Maintenance

When it comes to your Dodge Grand Caravan, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With proactive maintenance, your Grand Caravan has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. 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 Grand Caravan maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan!

Dodge 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, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include 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 Grand Caravan's life, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and prevent common 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan problems.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan 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. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your Grand Caravan’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Grand Caravan may need a replacement battery sooner. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Dodge Grand Caravan battery. It can be tempting to try and get as much life out of your battery as possible, but it’s smart to check it regularly and replace it before it gets too weak. Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty Grand Caravan) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Dodge Grand Caravan won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan running newer, longer. To learn how often Dodge recommends you have the oil changed in your 1988 Grand Caravan, 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. 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 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan? We can help with that, too!

Routine upkeep for your Dodge Grand Caravan 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. You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, provide Dodge Grand Caravan steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Prevent damage or premature wear and tear on your Dodge Grand Caravan's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Dodge Grand Caravan 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 Dodge Grand Caravan cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Dodge Grand Caravan? We got it. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1988 Dodge Grand Caravan maintenance.

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