1986 Nissan Maxima Repair, Service & Tires

Other than getting the proper tire size, there are a couple of other factors to consider when buying Nissan Maxima tires like which tire brands you like most and where you drive. Think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience when evaluating your driving conditions. It's not uncommon for drivers in states that experience all four seasons to buy more than one set of tires. one for summer and one for winter. Other drivers prefer the convenience of all-season tires. They make one trip to the tire shop and they're pretty much ready for rain, light snow, or sun!

Driving style is next on the list to think about when buying tires. If you're a diehard off-roader, you have very different tire needs than a highway commuter who doesn't leave the paved path. Talk to a tire technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care for help choosing the best tire for you, or start shopping for Nissan Maxima tires online.

We sell tires, but we also service them and care for all the around-the-wheel components. We're a tire store that also offers professional tire installation, maintenance, and rotation, along with complete auto care. Shop 1986 Nissan Maxima tires online and schedule an installation appointment.

No driver looks forward to car repairs. We’re here to change that, though. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we want to make car repair painless and hassle-free. Bring your 1986 Nissan Maxima in for repair services and our technicians will take care of your Maxima like it was their own. We'll work to evaluate the scope of repairs needed and explain your options. We’ll never recommend a repair we don’t think is necessary for your safety or the performance of your Nissan.

Several factors can affect the cost to repair your 1986 Nissan Maxima, including what kind of repair you need, prices of appropriate replacement parts, how much labor the repair will take, and where you live. But no matter your location, you may be able to save money with one of our many auto repair coupons or offers.

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You might have a strong and reliable engine in your Nissan  Maxima. But if you can't stop it, then it's scrap metal. If you’re experiencing squeaky brakes or a loss of braking power, don’t wait! Safe driving and responsive brakes go hand in hand. What's more, waiting for things to figure themselves out can result in more damage to your brakes and your wallet. Get your 1986 Nissan Maxima brakes fixed at Firestone Complete Auto Care. We offer many affordable brake repairs like pad/shoe replacement, brake rotor/drum refinishing, brake fluid exchange/bleeding, and brake caliper and wheel cylinder service.

Drivetrains for front, rear, and all-wheel-drive and 4WD vehicles are not all the same. You don't want to go to any random shop for drivetrain repair. You want to visit Firestone Complete Auto Care. We can fix many 1986 Nissan Maxima drivetrain components Your Nissan could be crying out for driveshaft repair if you notice clunks when shifting, vibration as your vehicle accelerates, resistance when turning, or heavy vibrations in your floorboards.

With an alignment service, adjustments are made to your Nissan Maxima’s suspension system, which connects the wheels with the rest of the vehicle. In an alignment service, the individual angles of your tires are adjusted so that they come into contact with the road in just the right way — the way Nissan intended them to. Bring your 1986 Nissan Maxima in for a wheel alignment and we'll start with an alignment check. If needed, we'll adjust your wheel alignment angles to match Nissan recommendations.

If your 1986 Maxima engine needs repairs, our expert techs will let you know what needs to be done and why before they get started. We make recommendations, but you make the final decision. If a repair isn’t urgent right now, we’ll let you know. But if immediate repairs are necessary for your safety, we’ll make sure that's clear, too. We want to give you all the details you need to make an informed decision about your engine repairs. Turn to Firestone Complete Auto Care for your 1986 Maxima engine repairs and you can drive easy knowing that we use Nissan-approved parts and fluids — serpentine belt, oil gasket, fuses, or other parts.

Firestone Complete Auto Care is here for you when your 1986 Nissan Maxima needs flat tire repair or inspection. In some cases, a tire doesn’t have to be replaced – it can be plugged and patched with a simple repair. Depending on the damage, though, a repair might not be the right move. Our technicians can determine which option is best for your situation. We’ll begin by taking a look at where the damage is, the type and extent of the tire damage, and how all of your tires are wearing.

If your 1986 Nissan Maxima tire puncture can be repaired, we'll follow three basic steps to repair it: (1) Remove the tire from the wheel for inspection and repair, (2) fill in the area that’s been punctured to prevent damage from moisture, and (3) seal the inner liner with a repair unit to prevent air loss.

There's no need to guess when it's time to get Maxima maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Just follow your 1986 Nissan Maxima maintenance schedule! The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Nissan, your vehicle manufacturer. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your Maxima perform better, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 1986 Nissan Maxima problems later.

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 1986 Nissan Maxima and a skilled technician will start the appointment with 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 Maxima's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1986 Nissan Maxima maintenance. So visit us regularly, or visit us urgently. Many locations are open on weekends and in the evening.

The average car battery lasts three to five years. Check your battery regularly and replace it as needed so it doesn’t leave you and your Nissan Maxima stranded. Look out for symptoms of a faulty car battery. A sluggish engine start, an illuminated battery or check engine light, swollen battery case, corroded battery posts, or weak lights can all be signs that your battery is on its last leg.

Plus, at Firestone Complete Auto Care, we’ll test your battery for free. Stop by for a free battery test and, if necessary, a battery replacement to help keep your 1986 Nissan Maxima running! Automotive batteries are just one of our many areas of expertise. Our technicians are well-acquainted with Nissan’s service specs for Maxima battery cold cranking amps and reserve capacity. Get help identifying the type and size of battery that matches your vehicle, and schedule a weekday or weekend battery replacement service for your car.

Your 1986 Maxima’s oil should be changed according to Nissan’s recommended oil change intervals. Your Maxima may need an oil change right away if your check engine/oil change light is on, you hear knocking sounds coming from the engine, sense an oil smell in the cabin, or notice excess vehicle exhaust. You might need an oil change more frequently than what’s recommended by Nissan if you regularly haul heavy loads, frequent dusty roads, enjoy off-roading, or drive at low speeds for long distances.

Your local Firestone Complete Auto Care has the right 1986 Nissan Maxima motor oil: either synthetic or conventional. Consult Nissan's recommendations to select the right  1986 Maxima oil and talk with a teammate to learn more about our oil options: Quaker State® Advanced Durability™ conventional oil, Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle® motor oil, Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil with PurePlus™ Technology, and Shell Rotella® heavy-duty engine oil. In an oil change service, one of our techs will change your Maxima’s oil, replace and recycle your used oil and filter, inspect the rest of your car’s filters, top-off important fluids, and perform a courtesy inspection on your entire vehicle. Make an appointment for an oil change service today and let the oil experts take care of your Maxima's engine.

Routine engine tune-ups can bring power back to your Maxima. Your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care location has several options to choose from when it comes to Nissan Maxima engine tune-up services. One option is the standard Firestone Tune-Up. This includes the installation of new spark plugs and a visual inspection of your engine’s components, plus a lifetime warranty on parts*. The second service focuses on your Maxima's filters, specifically replacing the air filter and fuel filter. The third tune-up option is a fuel system cleaning service, which is a three-step process that removes varnish, dirt, and carbon deposits on your Maxima's fuel injectors, throttle body, and throttle plate. This goes a long way in boosting your fuel system’s overall performance. Consider this when choosing a tune-up service for your Maxima: your vehicle’s maintenance record and mileage can determine which service is best. Talk to a technician about your driving style, mileage, and service history to learn more about your vehicle's specific needs.

*Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care teammate for full terms and conditions on warranties.

When you first drove your 1986 Nissan Maxima, the ride was probably so smooth that you didn’t even think about it! Lately, though, your ride’s been feeling a little bumpy. Maybe your Maxima jolts, leans to one side, or makes an unusual noise when going over a speed bump. The first sign of trouble is the best time to bring your 1986 Nissan Maxima in for steering and suspension services. We'll get to the root of the problem and, if your Maxima suspension system needs repair, we’ll go over the services you need and how much they will cost before we do any work.

Our technicians will work to solve your 1986 Nissan Maxima A/C problems to the best of their ability. During this initial A/C performance check, we’ll look at the state of your 1986 Nissan Maxima’s A/C system to evaluate what repairs are necessary (if any). We’ll test overall system performance, check for any leaks, and measure the system pressure.

Let's say we repair your 1986 Nissan Maxima A/C system. We will also perform an A/C evacuation and recharge. To do this, one of our technicians will remove the refrigerant in your A/C system (if there is even any left to remove). Then, they’ll use Nissan’s specifications to evacuate the system. The A/C system is recharged with new refrigerant.

The transmission delivers power from the engine to the wheels so that you can drive on your terms. Because your transmission is responsible for converting the right amount of power into the right amount of speed, a tiny transmission issue can take a major toll on your car’s performance. 1986 Nissan Maxima transmission issues could include shifting delays, jumping or grinding during acceleration, the car shaking on the road, or a burning smell or whistling sounds coming from under the hood. If you ignore Nissan Maxima transmission issues your could suffer a loss in fuel efficiency or find that you can't drive your Maxima at all. Our technicians know how to service your 1986 Maxima up to Nissan-recommended standards. If you think there’s something wrong with your Maxima’s transmission, schedule an appointment at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care to help keep your engine running at peak performance.

Every service performed at Firestone Complete Auto Care includes a multi-point Courtesy Check. The technician will begin by testing your Nissan Maxima's battery to see how much charge it has left – and determine if it may fail in the near future. The check will continue with a visual inspection of your Nissan Maxima's lights, windshield wipers, filters, hoses, alignment, tires, fluid levels, and belts.

While every visit to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care includes a Courtesy Check, we can also dig deeper and perform a Complete Vehicle Inspection on your 1986 Nissan Maxima if you prefer. A Complete Vehicle Inspection includes everything in a Courtesy Check, plus a thorough manual inspection of your exhaust system, steering and suspension, and brakes. With this inspection, we want to help you stay on top of any issues that may wreak havoc on your 1986 Nissan Maxima if left unaddressed.

Depending on your location, you may be able to take care of your state inspection or safety test at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Specific requirements for these types of inspections vary by state.

Regular, proactive service on the radiator in your 1986 Nissan Maxima is crucial to keep your engine in the best possible shape for years to come. To keep your radiator functioning, Nissan recommends replacing your antifreeze or coolant at scheduled intervals but you can also take note of any signs your radiator is going bad. You might be driving around (or about to be stranded) with a failing radiator if you notice leaking coolant, overheating, or an illuminated low coolant dashboard light.

If you bring your vehicle to Firestone Complete Auto Care, we start with a comprehensive inspection of your Nissan Maxima’s cooling system. We then do a machine-powered radiator exchange, replenish flushed chemicals, sealants, and lubricants, and then pressure check for leaks. When it comes to radiator service and repair, we’re here to give your 1986 Nissan Maxima the top-notch service it needs.