1985 Plymouth Colt Maintenance

When it comes to your Plymouth Colt, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With the right maintenance at the right time, your Colt 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 Colt maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1985 Plymouth Colt!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Plymouth themselves. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; in most cases, though, recommended maintenance will consist of services like fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your Colt running for longer, keep you safer on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1985 Plymouth Colt problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1985 Plymouth Colt 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 Colt. 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.

Maybe it's time to find a new auto battery for your 1985 Plymouth Colt. Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Colt may need a replacement battery sooner. Short trips and extreme temperatures can shorten the overall life expectancy of your Plymouth Colt battery. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty Colt) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Plymouth Colt won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

Staying on schedule for battery replacements and motor oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 1985 Plymouth Colt engine. To learn how often Plymouth recommends you have the oil changed in your 1985 Colt, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. We'll also help you understand what type of oil to use for your 1985 Plymouth Colt.

Maintaining your Plymouth Colt steering and suspension system can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide Plymouth Colt steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Components within your Plymouth Colt's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine Plymouth Colt 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 Plymouth Colt engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Is your Plymouth Colt radiator in need of replacement? We got it. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1985 Plymouth Colt maintenance.

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