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Tune up car steps...

Published Monday, January 08, 2007 by HVACISMYLIFE | E-mail this post

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Your car should receive a tune-up (often referred to as a "major service") every two years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. Here's what needs to be done.

Instructions

  • STEP 1: Replace the fuel filter. If you have a fuel-injection system, regular cleaning isn't necessary unless the injectors are clogged.
  • STEP 2: Change the spark plugs (unless they're platinum, in which case you have 30,000 more miles to go). Also examine the spark plug wires and replace as needed. A new set of high-quality wires is worth the cost. They may be permanently attached to the distributor cap, so it will have to be changed as well.
  • STEP 3: Replace the distributor cap and rotor if your car has them (some newer models with distributorless ignition don't).
  • STEP 4: Change the points and condenser if you have an older car (roughly pre-1978) that doesn't feature electronic ignition. You'll actually want your points changed, or at least adjusted, every six months or so (if they're changed, check the ignition timing as well).
  • STEP 5: Check the ignition timing and adjust as needed (rare for a car with electronic ignition - post-1980 - and some cars don't allow this at all).
  • STEP 6: Adjust the valves as needed (unless your car has hydraulic valves). Be sure to replace the valve-cover gasket as well, especially if you see oil on top of your engine.
  • STEP 7: Check the belts. Replace if worn.
  • STEP 8: Check the fluids under the hood and replenish as necessary. Change the oil and oil filter if it's been 3,000 miles since the last oil change.
  • STEP 9: Replace the air filter, which should be changed between major services - every 15,000 miles - as well.
  • STEP 10: Adjust the clutch, if you have a manual transmission (although some cars now sport self-adjusting clutches).
  • STEP 11: Service the battery, adding distilled water (if required), cleaning terminals and cable ends.
  • STEP 12: Replace the PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve. It can make your car run rough or stall if it gets clogged, and it's cheap and easy to replace.

Tips & Warnings

  • A tune-up isn't a cure all, but when done regularly, it can prevent a host of expensive problems.

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