1988 Suzuki Samurai Maintenance

When it comes to your Suzuki Samurai, 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 Samurai 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 Samurai, you can stay ahead of problems before they even begin. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 1988 Suzuki Samurai!

This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Suzuki themselves. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Keeping up with routine service appointments is a great way to keep your Samurai running for longer, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and prevent common 1988 Suzuki Samurai problems.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1988 Suzuki Samurai for factory-recommended routine maintenance and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your Samurai. 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.

Think you could be due for a new battery in your 1988 Suzuki Samurai? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Samurai may need a replacement battery sooner. 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 Suzuki Samurai 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, your battery could die unexpectedly, leaving you and your Samurai stranded. Your Suzuki Samurai could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can help your 1988 Suzuki Samurai's engine run smoother. To learn how often Suzuki recommends you have the oil changed in your 1988 Samurai, 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. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. Not sure what type of oil to use for your 1988 Suzuki Samurai? We can help with that, too!

Periodic service to the steering system in your Suzuki Samurai can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Trust our technicians to inspect system components and if needed, provide the appropriate Suzuki Samurai 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. Prevent damage or premature wear and tear on your Suzuki Samurai's steering system with regular maintenance.

If you skip recommended Suzuki Samurai services, 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. Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire Suzuki Samurai cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is your Suzuki Samurai radiator in need of replacement? We can take care of that. A/C smelling musty? We’re here to fix that, too. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1988 Suzuki Samurai maintenance.

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