1996 Mercury Cougar Maintenance

When it comes to your Mercury Cougar, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your Cougar 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 Cougar maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Just follow your 1996 Mercury Cougar maintenance schedule!

Mercury 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. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your Cougar perform better, keep you safer on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1996 Mercury Cougar problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1996 Mercury Cougar for factory-recommended routine maintenance and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your Cougar’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1996 Mercury Cougar? 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 Cougar 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 Cougar battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty Cougar) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Mercury Cougar won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 1996 Mercury Cougar running newer, longer. To learn how often Mercury recommends you have the oil changed in your 1996 Cougar, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1996 Mercury Cougar.

Routine upkeep for your Mercury Cougar suspension and steering system 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! You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, provide the appropriate Mercury Cougar 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. Prevent damage or premature wear and tear on your Mercury Cougar's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Mercury Cougar services, 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!). Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Mercury Cougar cooling, heating, and climate control system. Need a new Mercury Cougar radiator? We got it. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1996 Mercury Cougar maintenance.

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