1985 GMC K2500 Suburban Maintenance Schedule

Take care of your GMC K2500 Suburban and it'll take care of you. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your K2500 Suburban. 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 K2500 Suburban maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1985 GMC K2500 Suburban!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, GMC themselves. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; 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. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your K2500 Suburban perform better, increase your vehicle safety, and prevent common 1985 GMC K2500 Suburban problems.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 1985 GMC K2500 Suburban 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. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your K2500 Suburban’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Could your 1985 GMC K2500 Suburban be ready for a new battery? If your current battery is more than three years old, it may be time for a replacement (batteries typically last somewhere between three and five years). Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your K2500 Suburban may need a replacement battery sooner. 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 GMC K2500 Suburban 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 K2500 Suburban) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your GMC K2500 Suburban could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 1985 GMC K2500 Suburban engine. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 1985 K2500 Suburban. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. Not sure what type of oil to use for your 1985 GMC K2500 Suburban? We can help with that, too!

Routine upkeep for your GMC K2500 Suburban suspension and steering system 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. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, provide the appropriate GMC K2500 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 GMC K2500 Suburban's steering and suspension system.

Without routine GMC K2500 Suburban maintenance, you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). 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 GMC K2500 Suburban’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is your GMC K2500 Suburban radiator in need of replacement? We can take care of that. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1985 GMC K2500 Suburban maintenance.

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