How can I tell when my cars engine needs a tune up?
Jan 25, 2011 at 1:22 AM
1996 TOYOTA COROLLA
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Not sure of your question? Usually with a tune-up, I change spark plugs and plug wires, distrubutor cap and rotor, where applicable. Change filters. Make sure no pressure on fuel system before taking any lines loose from filter.
Use a gage and check fuel pressure. Any trouble codes? Use a scanner that shows live engine data, see if everything appears normal. Different people have different ideas as far as what is involved in a tune-up.
Use a gage and check fuel pressure. Any trouble codes? Use a scanner that shows live engine data, see if everything appears normal. Different people have different ideas as far as what is involved in a tune-up.
Mar 22, 2011 at 8:25 PM
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