Quick and free tune-up tip?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Encino CA
Quick and free tune-up tip?
I don't know if I am experiencing a placebo effect but I had a few spare moments to tweak with the car over the weekend. My tweaking was limited to moving the spark plug wires (not removing but just grabbing the boot and twisting) and disconnecting and reconnecting some of the electrical connections for various sensors around the engine. My instinct tells me that this is a good thing to do but I am not really sure why.
But wouldn't you know it, the car now definitely seems to be more crisp and responsive. Does this make any sense or am I just imagining?
But wouldn't you know it, the car now definitely seems to be more crisp and responsive. Does this make any sense or am I just imagining?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
If you havn't done it in the last few years, its time for a full tune-up.
Its like having a new car and the gas mileage increases alot.
Do a search and find out how far you want to go with a tune ( minor/major).
Its like having a new car and the gas mileage increases alot.
Do a search and find out how far you want to go with a tune ( minor/major).
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Beaverton Oregon
I don't know if I am experiencing a placebo effect but I had a few spare moments to tweak with the car over the weekend. My tweaking was limited to moving the spark plug wires (not removing but just grabbing the boot and twisting) and disconnecting and reconnecting some of the electrical connections for various sensors around the engine. My instinct tells me that this is a good thing to do but I am not really sure why.
But wouldn't you know it, the car now definitely seems to be more crisp and responsive. Does this make any sense or am I just imagining?
But wouldn't you know it, the car now definitely seems to be more crisp and responsive. Does this make any sense or am I just imagining?
I think you accomplished the same thing. I spent 5 years as a Computer Tech and I can't tell you how many times a part worked again just by removing and reinstalling it.
Last edited by All2kool; Jun 12, 2007 at 09:38 PM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Encino CA
I should have mentioned the car was driving fine before my "tweaking". I had plugs and wires replaced about a year ago, along with fuel filter replace, intake manifold gasket replace, 1.6 roller rocker install and valve spring upgrade. The car has been like a new car since that time although the gas mileage suffered somewhat (I suspect due to the roller rockers).
Doug
Doug
