typical tune up for a 2000 GT

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Ok since I’m new to pony's and this engine but not new to being under the hood what is involved in a typical tune up for a 2000 GT? I drive about 100 miles a day 5 days out of the week. I plan on using Mobil1 5w30 oil, but have no clue to what kind of spark plugs to use. And since I don’t see any distributor or plug wires I’m lost. Can anybody tell me their preferred parts and why?
Sorry for such an idiotic question but the fun parts learning besides driving the beast.

I have
3.73 gears
K&N intake
Pro shifter
70mm TB

 

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I've used the Autolite 764's. You have a coil on plug set up, so unless one goes bad, don't worry too much about it. As far as a tune up, how many miles? Mine turned 40K and here is what I've done.

Replace belt
Replace fuel filter
Change diff lube
Change oil/filter
Change plugs
Inspect brakes/change pads as needed
Inspect coolant/flush system if necessary
Inspect/change air filter

I try to stick with Motorcraft oil filters now. Otherwise I try to use brands I know and trust (belts, oil, etc.) I use Mobil1 for motor oil and Redline for the differential.

Just a few things I could think of.

Jay

 

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mine just turned 66k today. i just got it less then a week with it. i got it off a freind who didnt now anything about it either. but some how got pretty good stuff on it.. runs great.
from your list it apears that i would only need to do the oil change (mobil1 5w30) spark plugs (Autolite 764's) and fuel filter. the rest has been done when i picked up the bad boy. is there anything else? like the coil packes is there anything better than what i have now? not sure if its stock (Motocraft) is currently on it..

 

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I've never heard of an upgrade for the coilpacks. They are what they are... However, I have read/heard mixed reviews on the Plasma Booster - it's supposed to maximize spark. Mind you, I have no personal experience with it so maybe someone else could chime in with some information.

HOWEVER, if you've done all the maintenance you can't really go wrong with a couple simple mods for power - like underdrive pulleys and timing adjuster. Perhaps exhaust or gears?

Disclaimer: This post in no way makes the author responsible for any addiction resulting from recommending modifying your Mustang.

 

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i have an exhuast and gears already. by the way i love those 3.73 gears even with my 100 miles a day drive.. underdrive pullys and timing adjuster are definetly my next mod. if any thing else i would be looking into an intake.. funny but i noticed that people are getting better results with the new C&L plenum than the Bullett intake. big differance on price to.. whats you take on those two intakes? i noticed you have the C&L plenum and we have the identical car. except for mods hehe..

 

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depressurize the fuel rails

is there a trick to depressurize the fuel rails in order to do a tune up. since they have to be disconnected i lost like a gallon of gas. there goes $2.50 with todays prices

 

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she had a little run in with some punks.. heheh no sweet should be all done in 2 weeks..

 

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is there a trick to depressurize the fuel rails in order to do a tune up. since they have to be disconnected i lost like a gallon of gas. there goes $2.50 with todays prices

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Put a rag over the schrader valve and push... It only seems like a gallon - there's not that much in there! Wait 'til you change the fuel filter with gas in the line - I thought the whole tank was draining!

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yea true it just seemed like alot of gas. now that you mention the gas filter. were is it located i would like to change that to.

 

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blockhead said:

yea true it just seemed like alot of gas. now that you mention the gas filter. were is it located i would like to change that to.

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That's under the car just in front of the fuel tank. You'll need a spring lock tool to release it. An inconvenient location, but not so bad after you've done it once.