What parts are needed to do a Tune-Up?

Question

Besides the spark plugs and air filters and stuff

I want to buy the parts myself then have a mechanic install them. It's a 1988 Lincoln Town Car and it does have fuel injection not a carburetor

Answer 1

I'm assuming it's 5.0L V8.

A full tune-up consists of:

• New Spark Plugs

• New Spark Plug wires

• New Cap (top half)

• New Rotor

• New Air Filter

• New Fuel Filter

• Inspect all belts & hoses vacuum, coolant, & steering pressure

• Check Rad level

• Check Trans level

• Check Brake fluid level

• Lube hood hinges & latch

• Lube door hinges & latches

To check the timing

Go to this site & check that the wires are installed correctly.

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If OK then remove the top of the distributor cap; line up timing marks to TDC.  Note the position of the rotor.  Should line up with #1 spark plug wire.  If it's 180° out, then turn the engine one complete revolution.  Turn the distributor to line with #1 spark plug wire.  Replace the cap.  

To set the timing:

Disconnect the SPOUT (Spark Output) ) [look for a small gray rectangular sensor below the LH hood hinge.  It's plugged into the wiring harness]

Start the engine & set the timing to manufacturer's specification

Install the SPOUT connector.

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Answer 2

spark plugs, get good ones Bosch platnum etc, fuel filter, air filter, pcv filter and valve, a can of concentraited fuel injector cleaner for the tank, and possibly spark plugs, I believe your motor still has a distributer cap (2 piece design) replace the top piece. oil change and filter of course , the shop should check the belts etc . also concider replacing the gas cap.

Answer 3

Fuel filter

Air filter

Spark plugs and wires

Distributor cap and rotor or ignition coil, whatever your car has

Oil filter and oil

Many thigs can be replaced in a tune-up, but these are the most common, also tune-ups are very easy to do easy enough to do yourself if y ou want to save yourself some money. Otherwise your mechanic might charge you more being you are supplying the parts.