2013 GMC Terrain Maintenance

Take care of your GMC Terrain and it'll take care of you. With proactive maintenance, your Terrain 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 Terrain maintenance. Just follow your 2013 GMC Terrain maintenance schedule!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by GMC, your vehicle manufacturer. 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 fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your Terrain running for longer, increase your vehicle safety, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2013 GMC Terrain problems later.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 2013 GMC Terrain for factory-recommended routine maintenance 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 Terrain's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Could your 2013 GMC Terrain 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 Terrain 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 Terrain 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 Terrain) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your GMC Terrain 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 support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 2013 GMC Terrain 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 2013 Terrain. 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 2013 GMC Terrain? We can help with that, too!

Periodic service to the steering system in your GMC Terrain 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! Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, provide GMC Terrain steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your GMC Terrain's steering and suspension system.

If you skip recommended GMC Terrain 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 GMC Terrain cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your GMC Terrain? We got it. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 2013 GMC Terrain 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.