1988 Toyota Van Maintenance Schedule

When it comes to your Toyota Van, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With the right maintenance at the right time, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your Van. So, you want to care for your car, but you’re not sure when to get certain services. There's no need to guess when it's time to get Van maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Just follow your 1988 Toyota Van maintenance schedule!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Toyota, your vehicle manufacturer. 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. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Van's life, increase your vehicle safety, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 1988 Toyota Van problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 1988 Toyota Van for factory-recommended routine maintenance and a skilled technician will start the appointment with 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 Van. 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 Toyota Van be ready for a new battery? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. Depending on the climate where you live and your habits while driving, your Van may need a replacement battery sooner. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your Toyota Van battery, and so can frequent short drives. 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. If you keep driving on a battery that can't hold a charge, you run the risk of being stranded when your battery finally gives out (and no one can predict where that might be!). Your Toyota Van could quickly go from being a trusty ride to a source of stress in a matter of minutes.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can help your 1988 Toyota Van's engine run smoother. See Toyota's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 1988 Van 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. 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 Toyota Van? We can help with that, too!

Routine upkeep for your Toyota Van suspension and steering system can not only ensure a smooth ride; it can also help you maintain control of your car in compromised road conditions. That's important if you plan on taking the road less traveled! You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, provide Toyota Van steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. Components within your Toyota Van's steering system require regular maintenance.

Without routine Toyota Van maintenance, 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 Toyota Van engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning. Need a new Toyota Van radiator? We’ve got your back. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 1988 Toyota Van maintenance.

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