RE: 996 tuneup
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RE: 996 tuneup
When I first purchased my 2000 996 C4, about 4 years ago, there were a couple of issues that were pointed out during the PPI. Apart from the few minor repairs, I had the car tuned up. That was at 107K miles. Here I am now 4 years later, and now with 142K miles I've notice the mileage decreasing. Also, I noticed the car running a little sluggish Fortunately, during my ownership, the car has not given me any serious problems with the exception of small non-catastrophic issues. I am not a mechanic but I do like to do what I can when it isn't too difficult. I did some searching for instructions on tuneups, but could not find anything Any suggestions where I might find this information Ideas or suggestions are appreciated......
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There's not really that much to "tune" like there was in carbureted cars with adjustable timing. Did you get new coil packs @ 107K?
A tune-up for my 996 would include plugs, air filter, fuel filter, and a new belt. If your coil packs are ancient, doing those when you do the plugs makes sense. Carefully cleaning the MAF and cleaning the throttle body wouldn't be a bad idea.
A tune-up for my 996 would include plugs, air filter, fuel filter, and a new belt. If your coil packs are ancient, doing those when you do the plugs makes sense. Carefully cleaning the MAF and cleaning the throttle body wouldn't be a bad idea.
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- A tank of gas with Techron added
- Finished the tank of gas then have an oil change
- Clean the throttle body and MAF
- Replace engine air filter, spark plugs, and transmission oil
- Replace the fuel filter if you have one
- Finished the tank of gas then have an oil change
- Clean the throttle body and MAF
- Replace engine air filter, spark plugs, and transmission oil
- Replace the fuel filter if you have one
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On a *somewhat* related note of useless trivia:
The term 'tune-up' was coined when Henry Ford was working on his first automobile prototype. As the ignition coils worked they made a buzzing sound. When all the coils were adjusted properly, they all buzzed at the same level - they were 'in tune'.
The term 'tune-up' was coined when Henry Ford was working on his first automobile prototype. As the ignition coils worked they made a buzzing sound. When all the coils were adjusted properly, they all buzzed at the same level - they were 'in tune'.
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I would definitely replace the points, cap, and rotor.
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Thank you all for the advice and suggestions. I discussed this with a local P-car mechanic and I am taking it to his garage next week see if he can get the performance back up and better mileage