1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Maintenance

When it comes to your Mitsubishi Mighty Max, 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 Mighty Max could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine Mighty Max maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max!

Mitsubishi 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. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Mighty Max's life, keep you safer on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 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. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your Mighty Max. 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 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max be ready for a new battery? 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). Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. 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 Mitsubishi Mighty Max battery. It can be tempting to try and get as much life out of your battery as possible, but it’s smart to check it regularly and replace it before it gets too weak. Otherwise, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your Mighty Max stranded. Your Mitsubishi Mighty Max 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 support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max running newer, longer. See Mitsubishi's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 1988 Mighty Max in the chart at the top of this page. 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. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max.

Maintaining your Mitsubishi Mighty Max 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. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, provide the appropriate Mitsubishi Mighty Max 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. Components within your Mitsubishi Mighty Max's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Mitsubishi Mighty Max maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), 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 Mighty Max cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Mitsubishi Mighty Max? We got it. A/C smelling musty? We’re on it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max maintenance and repairs.

We can help you keep your vehicle (and your life!) running smoothly. Many of our locations have weekend and evening hours for your convenience.