Distributor

2003 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
142,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DDORSEY
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I recently purchased this car and I am going to do a tune up on it. Does the distributor necessarily need to be changed if the vehicle is running okay?
Oct 17, 2017 at 12:58 AM
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PATENTED_REPAIR_PRO
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No, just spark plugs, a cap and rotor, maybe spark plugs wires, air filter, fuel filter, PCV valve and if the ignition timing is adjustable, check to make sure it is set to spec on your under-hood label.
Oct 17, 2017 at 3:09 AM
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STRAILER
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Here is a guide that can help you get the job done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-tune-up-a-car-engine

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

Oct 18, 2017 at 4:59 AM
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