1986 Mercury Capri Scheduled Maintenance

Take care of your Mercury Capri and it'll take care of you. With proactive maintenance, your Capri has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. Instead of waiting for an issue to arise with your Capri, you can stay ahead of problems before they even begin. Just follow your 1986 Mercury Capri maintenance schedule!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Mercury, your vehicle manufacturer. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; in most cases, though, recommended maintenance will consist of services like fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Capri's life, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1986 Mercury Capri problems in the future.

Bring your 1986 Mercury Capri to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services 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 Capri’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1986 Mercury Capri? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Capri 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 Mercury Capri 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 Capri) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Mercury Capri won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 1986 Mercury Capri engine. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 1986 Capri. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 1986 Mercury Capri.

Periodic service to the steering system in your Mercury Capri can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide Mercury Capri steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Components within your Mercury Capri's steering system require regular maintenance.

Without routine Mercury Capri 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!). 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 Mercury Capri engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Mercury Capri? We got it. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1986 Mercury Capri maintenance.

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