Tune Up Check list

RC1488 · 07-03-2008, 11:24 AM

Tune up’s are important to the s-series cars life. Proper tune ups means a happy car which means a happy driver. A lot of you ask what to do, so this should help.

These do NOT correspond to mileage. This list encompasses what should (ideally) be inspected and changed if needed at every oil change.

Change oil (every 3K)
Change Oil filter (every 3K)
Clean air filter
Change transmission fluid & filter (automatics every 10k)

ONLY ONCE - Check Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor AND connector (pre 2002) Replace if needed
Check transmission fluid level
Check power steering fluid
Check brake fluid
Check clutch hydraulic fluid (if manual)
Check windshield washer fluid
Check coolant level and color
Check spark plugs (replace if needed)
Check spark plug wires (especially for corrosion at both ends)
Check for corrosion at coil pack towers
Check battery terminals for corrosion (clean if needed)
Check for oil leaking near valve cover
Check for oil leaking in the spark plug wells
Check tire pressure
Check tire tread depth
Check PCV for rattle
Check vacuum lines
Check radiator hoses for cracks
Check serpentine belt for cracks

Clean Throttle body
Clean Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve (EGR)

Other things to check if felt worthy enough:
Check Front brake pad thickness (replace if needed)
Check rear brake pad thickness (disk) (replace if needed)
Check rear brake shoes (Drum) (adjust/replace if needed)
Check top motor mount (replace if needed)

A clean engine is always a good thing. So spend some time under the hood with at least a rag and clean that valve cover and all the other components in the engine bay