Going to do a tune up have a few??'s

Cantslowdown · Feb 8, 2006

Ok frist off whats the best plugs to use.. And do you have to take the fuel rail off.. And add any other helpful tips.. Thanks ya'll

bdcardinal · Feb 8, 2006

dont have to take the fuel rail off. just need a 7mm for the coils and a extra deep 5/8 spark plug socket for the plugs.

the stock motorcraft ones are good, but getting the Autolite APP764 will get you the same exact plug. motorcraft plgus are made by autolite.

how many miles are on the car? you should also:

-change oil and filter
-change/clean air filter
-change fuel filter
-change trans fluid and filter
-chagne coolant
-change diff fluid
-chagne p/s fluid
-inspect brakes(might want a shop to do that)
-flush brake fluid
-rotate tires

Cantslowdown · Feb 8, 2006

I just need to do a tune up.. All the other stuff has been done this is my mom and dads old car.. Dad has had it all taken care of.. It just needs a tune up thats all..

bdcardinal · Feb 8, 2006

thats what done in a tuneup nowadays. theres nothing to chagne except the plugs. if you want you can use a fuel system cleaner.

the98stang · Feb 8, 2006

You can put a new fuel filter in as well as a new PCV. A coolant flush would be nice too.

HoustonGT · Feb 8, 2006

GO with the Autolite 764's. Had them on the old GT and putting them in this one too. Also, get the Motorcraft fuel filter and a good synthetic trans fluid

Cantslowdown · Feb 8, 2006

What should the gap be set at?

bdcardinal · Feb 8, 2006

stock .054".

Cantslowdown · Feb 8, 2006

Thanks everyone :SNSign:

HoustonGT · Feb 9, 2006

bdcardinal said:
stock .054".

Actually guys run the regular Autolite 764's at .053"

stangGT97 · Feb 9, 2006

HoustonGT said:
Actually guys run the regular Autolite 764's at .053"

really? how come?

HoustonGT · Feb 9, 2006

stangGT97 said:
really? how come?

Its cuz the stock ones are platinum and the Autolites aren't i believe

DocG · Feb 9, 2006

Not to hijack this thread.....but is a p/s fluid, brake fluid, and diff fluid change really necessary, and if so, how many miles? I can see doing an auto tranny fluid and coolant.

I've never heard of flushing brake and ps fluid unless you had to empty the system and bleed it for some reason.

Cantslowdown · Feb 9, 2006

My tranny has already been done..

stangGT97 · Feb 9, 2006

HoustonGT said:
Its cuz the stock ones are platinum and the Autolites aren't i believe

could mine being gapped at 0.054" cause bucking if they should be at 0.053"?

bdcardinal · Feb 9, 2006

you flush the p/s fluid to help keep it from making the terrible ford noise. also you will be amazed at how the car feels with Mobil 1 ATF for p/s fluid.

for brakes, you always should flush the brake fluid anytime you do pads. i flush mine a few times a year, using Valvoline synthetic DOT3/4. i flush it before i go to a track event, then at the track i try to flush the calipers after every other hotlap session, then i do a full flush when i get home. having speed bleeders really helps in that i can have all the fluid flushed in about 15 minutes.

DocG · Feb 10, 2006

I'm assuming you're flushing yours to get the best braking at the track....but is that really necessary on a street daily driver?

Cantslowdown · Feb 11, 2006

I got all motorcraft stuff.. I'll let you know how it all gose.. I hope this will wake the car up more..

bdcardinal · Feb 11, 2006

DocG2828 said:
I'm assuming you're flushing yours to get the best braking at the track....but is that really necessary on a street daily driver?

yes its for track duty. however i do suggest at a MINIMUM flushing the brake fluid whenever you change out pads. and i would definately make it a annual routine.

Kilgore Trout · Feb 11, 2006

Brake fluid should be changed every 30k imho.

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