1987 Plymouth Reliant Maintenance

When it comes to your Plymouth Reliant, 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 Reliant 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 Reliant maintenance. Just follow your 1987 Plymouth Reliant maintenance schedule!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Plymouth, your vehicle manufacturer. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; 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 Reliant running for longer, increase your vehicle safety, and prevent common 1987 Plymouth Reliant problems.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1987 Plymouth Reliant for factory-recommended routine maintenance and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your Reliant's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1987 Plymouth Reliant? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. There’s a chance you’ll need a replacement sooner, but it depends on the climate in your area as well as your driving habits. 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 Plymouth Reliant 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 Reliant) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Plymouth Reliant 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 prevent premature wear on your 1987 Plymouth Reliant engine. To learn how often Plymouth recommends you have the oil changed in your 1987 Reliant, check out the information table at the beginning 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 1987 Plymouth Reliant.

Periodic service to the steering system in your Plymouth Reliant can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, perform Plymouth Reliant suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. Components within your Plymouth Reliant's steering system require regular maintenance.

Without routine Plymouth Reliant maintenance, 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 Plymouth Reliant’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Plymouth Reliant? We can take care of that. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1987 Plymouth Reliant maintenance.

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