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Time for a tuneup?

Old 05-14-2007, 06:59 PM
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Default Time for a tuneup?

I have a 2002 GT, i got it in january 06 with 18,000 miles. Since then i have only been regular with changing the air filter and the oil. Now it has 41,000 miles on it and i was wondering if there is any other engine matenience that i should be doing: spark plugs, fuel filter, transmission fluid(its an auto), maybe some fuel injector cleaner? i'm not sure what all should be done at this point. I read something about replacing/checking the PCV valve? She runs nice now and i want to take care of her for the future. Thanks in advance.
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Old 05-14-2007, 07:04 PM
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Default RE: Time for a tuneup?

Look in your manual and it will tell you when your car is due for the scheduled changes. You shouldn't have to do anything right now unless you're having problems. I believe your 1st check up should be around 75k. No fuel cleaner or anything like that
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Old 05-15-2007, 04:08 PM
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I Disagree. This guy has put a decent amount of miles on his car in a little over a year. Leads me to think he should follow a stricter schedule.

At this point, andI believe the manual will confirm this, coolant flush, auto tranny flush w/filter change, fuel filter, air filterand PCV valve change was due at 30,000.

The tranny and coolant can be done at Ford for about $300.The rest you can do at homeeasily enough.

I have an01 GT vert auto and these items improved the tranny shifts and fuel economy. I do recommend Ford for the tranny, they use the right synthetic fluid. And No, I don't work for them.



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