2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Maintenance Schedule

Maintain Your Mitsubishi Lancer

Your Mitsubishi Lancer isn’t just a car. It’s a part of your lifestyle. Keep it running newer, longer and schedule your routine maintenance appointment today.

Scheduled Maintenance for Your 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer

How often should I service my 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer?

Here’s Why 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Scheduled Maintenance Matters

Take care of your Mitsubishi Lancer and it'll take care of you. With proactive maintenance, your Lancer 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 Lancer, you can stay ahead of problems before they even begin. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Mitsubishi themselves. 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. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Lancer's life, keep you safer on the road, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer problems later.

Overview of Essential Mitsubishi Lancer Maintenance Needs

Bring your 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and our technicians will jump right in with 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. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your Lancer. We’ll check your head and tail lights, fluid levels, filters, tires (and their alignment!), and windshield wiper blades. We’ll also perform a free battery check to determine your battery’s charge level.

Could your 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer be ready for a new battery? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Lancer) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Mitsubishi Lancer won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 2004 Lancer. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. Come in and speak with a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to find out how often to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer.

Maintaining your Mitsubishi Lancer steering and suspension 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. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide Mitsubishi Lancer steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Components within your Mitsubishi Lancer's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer cooling, heating, and climate control system. Need a new Mitsubishi Lancer radiator? We’ve got your back. A/C smelling musty? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer maintenance and repairs.

So visit us regularly, or visit us urgently. Many locations are open on weekends and in the evening.

Stay ahead of maintenance for your 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. Get answers to everyday maintenance questions and take better care of your Mitsubishi today.

Take an active role in maintaining your 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. Get answers to common Mitsubishi Lancer maintenance questions and learn more about caring for your vehicle.

  • What should I do after hitting a pothole in my Mitsubishi Lancer? Watch out for pothole damage. If your 2004 Lancer is pulling to one side or the other, your tires or suspension system could be calling out for help.
  • When should I switch my Mitsubishi Lancer to high mileage oil? Do you have more than 75,000 miles on your Mitsubishi Lancer? If so, request to switch to high mileage oil at your next oil change. This type of oil is specially formulated to keep aging engine parts in the best possible condition.
  • Can I ignore dashboard lights on my Mitsubishi? It's better to get them addressed as soon as possible. An illuminated dashboard light means something in your vehicle isn't functioning like it should. Letting problems linger can mean bad news for your Mitsubishi Lancer, so be sure to take your car in for service as soon as you notice an illuminated dashboard light