TUne up 1987 Oldsmobile 442 ?

Question

i have a 1987 442 that has been sitting in my garage for a couple years. I have taken it out to clean it and have started it before. It has a dead battery but i can jump start it.

My question is what should i do to the car tune up wise to make it run well. any suggestions would be great!

Thanks for the help in advance. I would really like to get this car running again

Answer 1

fresh gas,  and new plugs cap rotor and wires, clean oil would not be a bad idea. if the battery sat that long it might be time to replace that also.  

Answer 2

First off, with it having sat for a couple of years, you will want to have the carb rebuilt. next would be to replace the fuel filter, then I would look at replacing the plugs, wires, Cap and rotor. Check that the timing is set correctly, next I would check the operation of the brakes, transmission and power steering. from there you should be good.  

Answer 3

plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor, air filter, fuel filter, empty out all the old gas and put in new and change the oil and filter, this should get it going.

Answer 4

You should check all the belts hoses and plug wires for signs of deterioration check all fluid levels, check also the tires for deterioration , add a fuel supplement to the gas tank and fresh gas. you should be good to go