1988 Dodge W250 Maintenance Schedule

Take care of your Dodge W250 and it'll take care of you. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your W250 could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. But how do you know what service to get and when? There's no need to guess when it's time to get W250 maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 1988 Dodge W250!

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, recommended maintenance usually includes services like tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your W250 running for longer, keep you safer on the road, and prevent common 1988 Dodge W250 problems.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 1988 Dodge W250 and a skilled technician will start the appointment 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 W250's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Could your 1988 Dodge W250 be ready for a new battery? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. 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 W250 battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! Otherwise, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your W250 stranded. Your Dodge W250 could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 1988 Dodge W250 engine. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 1988 W250. 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 1988 Dodge W250? We can help with that, too!

Periodic service to the steering system in your Dodge W250 can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, perform Dodge W250 suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your Dodge W250's steering and suspension system.

If you fall behind on routine Dodge W250 maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), 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 W250 engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Dodge W250? We got it. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 1988 Dodge W250 maintenance and repairs.

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