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DemonGT 02-17-2002 04:04 PM

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??

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

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.

Mr 5 0 02-18-2002 11:01 AM

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.


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