1985 Mercury Lynx Maintenance

Take care of your Mercury Lynx and it'll take care of you. With the right maintenance at the right time, your Lynx could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine Lynx maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1985 Mercury Lynx!

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. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; 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 Lynx perform better, increase your vehicle safety, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 1985 Mercury Lynx problems later.

Bring your 1985 Mercury Lynx to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services 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 Lynx’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Maybe it's time to find a new auto battery for your 1985 Mercury Lynx. In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Lynx may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Mercury Lynx battery, and so can frequent short drives. 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, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your Lynx stranded. Your Mercury Lynx won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 1985 Mercury Lynx engine. See Mercury's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 1985 Lynx in the chart at the top of this page. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. 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 1985 Mercury Lynx.

Routine upkeep for your Mercury Lynx suspension and steering system can not only ensure a smooth ride; it can also help you maintain control of your car in compromised road conditions. Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, provide Mercury Lynx steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Prevent damage or premature wear and tear on your Mercury Lynx's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Mercury Lynx 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 Mercury Lynx engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Mercury Lynx? We got it. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 1985 Mercury Lynx maintenance and repairs.

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