tune up/when??

DemonGT · 02-17-2002, 04:04 PM

last year when i got my car out of storage i did a full turn up on it, oil change,oil filter,pcv,plugs,wires,cap,rotor,fuel filter....all that cost over 100 bucks...should i do all that again when i get it out or can i just go with oil change and plugs wires??

02-17-2002, 04:37 PM

Just change your oil & filter,then go out have some fun!

PKRWUD · 02-17-2002, 09:01 PM

There are so many variables to that question, I'm not even going to begin. Just inspect each item, and if it is worn or damaged, replace it.

Take care,
-Chris

DemonGT · 02-18-2002, 12:01 AM

hummm ok...what oil filter do you guys suggest? motorcraft?

02-18-2002, 12:04 AM

Motorcraft,Mobil 1 are both good oil filters

I use K&N oil filter myself

1BAD89 · 02-18-2002, 12:21 AM

I like the Mobil 1 filters, but they are $10 vs. the others at 3.

Hozer 88GTConv · 02-18-2002, 10:50 AM

If you are going to change it often as it is suggested, I'd go with NAPA silver/golds...they work great and I change it so often, 4-5 times a year that they never have to work that hard. They are also not as expensive as a K & N. Just an opinion.

Mr 5 0 · 02-18-2002, 11:01 AM

I use a standard Motorcraft filter and change both oil and filter @ 2,000 miles. Recommended.

I would definitely change the oil & filter. Then check, clean & re-gap the plugs, check and clean off the wires, check the wear on the cap & rotor (they can corrode from age). You'll probably want to replace the rotor and look hard at the cap's terminal contacts. Replace the cap if needed. Check the PCV (should be fine) replace the gas filter @ 15,000 miles. Wash and re-oil the K&N air filter. Check the timing and the TPS voltage, too.

Be sensible but faithful about mainteinance and your Mustang (or any other car) will usually reward you with good running and less breakage.

02-17-2002, 04:04 PM	#1
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	tune up/when?? last year when i got my car out of storage i did a full turn up on it, oil change,oil filter,pcv,plugs,wires,cap,rotor,fuel filter....all that cost over 100 bucks...should i do all that again when i get it out or can i just go with oil change and plugs wires?? __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

02-17-2002, 09:01 PM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	There are so many variables to that question, I'm not even going to begin. Just inspect each item, and if it is worn or damaged, replace it. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-18-2002, 12:01 AM	#4
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	hummm ok...what oil filter do you guys suggest? motorcraft? __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

02-18-2002, 10:50 AM	#7
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Filters... If you are going to change it often as it is suggested, I'd go with NAPA silver/golds...they work great and I change it so often, 4-5 times a year that they never have to work that hard. They are also not as expensive as a K & N. Just an opinion. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

02-18-2002, 11:01 AM	#8
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Tune-up schedule I use a standard Motorcraft filter and change both oil and filter @ 2,000 miles. Recommended. I would definitely change the oil & filter. Then check, clean & re-gap the plugs, check and clean off the wires, check the wear on the cap & rotor (they can corrode from age). You'll probably want to replace the rotor and look hard at the cap's terminal contacts. Replace the cap if needed. Check the PCV (should be fine) replace the gas filter @ 15,000 miles. Wash and re-oil the K&N air filter. Check the timing and the TPS voltage, too. Be sensible but faithful about mainteinance and your Mustang (or any other car) will usually reward you with good running and less breakage.

02-17-2002, 04:37 PM	#2
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Just change your oil & filter,then go out have some fun!

02-18-2002, 12:04 AM	#5
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Motorcraft,Mobil 1 are both good oil filters I use K&N oil filter myself

02-18-2002, 12:21 AM	#6
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I like the Mobil 1 filters, but they are $10 vs. the others at 3.

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