1996 Mercury Villager Maintenance

When it comes to your Mercury Villager, 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 Villager 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 Villager maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1996 Mercury Villager!

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 oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your Villager running for longer, increase your vehicle safety, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 1996 Mercury Villager problems later.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 1996 Mercury Villager and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. This Courtesy Check can establish a baseline of what may need to be addressed during your service appointment. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your Villager's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Could your 1996 Mercury Villager be ready for a new battery? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Villager may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Mercury Villager battery, and so can frequent short drives. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Mercury Villager won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can help your 1996 Mercury Villager's engine run smoother. Reference the chart toward the top of the page if you're not sure about the optimal oil change intervals for your 1996 Villager. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. 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 1996 Mercury Villager? We can help with that, too!

Periodic service to the steering system in your Mercury Villager can not only ensure a smooth ride; it can also help you maintain control of your car in compromised road conditions. 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 Mercury Villager 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 Villager's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Mercury Villager services, you could be feeling the heat on the road – literally! A malfunctioning A/C system or overheating engine can wreak havoc on your car. 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 Mercury Villager’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Mercury Villager? We’ve got your back. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1996 Mercury Villager maintenance.

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